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Journalism Freedom Report v.13

Journalism Freedom Report v.13
In the past month, there has been an increase in discussions around "the media" and "freedom of thought and speech". These discussions were partly propelled by the issuance of unofficial orders by government agencies. If the current trend continues, and government agencies continue to interfere in media affairs through unauthorized activities, the media will face great difficulty in the near future. This Newsletter covers a collection of issues which have (...) In the past month, there has been an increase in discussions around "the media" and "freedom of thought and speech". These discussions were partly propelled by the issuance of unofficial orders by government agencies. If the current trend continues, and government agencies continue to interfere in media affairs through unauthorized activities, the media will face great difficulty in the near future. This Newsletter covers a collection of issues which have been affecting the media in both positive and negative ways over the past month:

  •  National Security Directorate NSD seeks restrictions on media outlets¡¦ activities.
  •   Yawali Ghag Radio receives anonymous threats
  •   Broadcasting policy of the Afghan Islamic Press (AIP) criticized by Taliban.
  •   Once again Journalists were denied access to the site of an accident involving the Coalition Forces.
  •   Establishment of two new radio stations in Khost and Paktia province.
  •   Two day workshop evaluating Afghanistan media convened by Internews and Nai - Supporting Afghanistan Open Media.
  •   Members of the Bamyan provincial council learn how to communicate with media outlets.
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