Afghanistan: Draft Law Threatens Media Freedom

The Afghan government should withdraw a draft media law that would expand government control over the media and chill free speech. The draft law raises serious questions about President Hamid Karzai’s commitment to freedom of expression. (New York, July 3, 2012) – The Afghan government should withdraw a draft media law that would expand government control over the media and chill free speech, Human Rights Watch said today. The draft law raises serious questions about President Hamid Karzai’s commitment to freedom of expression. read more

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