Afghanistan - Journalists still targeted by violence, threats and censorship

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders condemns an increase in violence and threats against journalists in Afghanistan, as well as calls by government officials for the censorship of certain news media. There have been at least 30 cases of physical attacks and threats against journalists by local officials, policemen and Taliban since the start of the year, ten of which occurred in the past ten days. “The government must redouble its efforts to protect journalists in response to this increase in (...)

© Reporters sans frontières - mercredi 24 avril 2013