How are journalists protected in Afghanistan?

How are journalists protected in Afghanistan?

“All governments must take strong and swift action to protect Afghan journalists who face persecution, including by expediting visas, assisting with evacuation and keeping their borders open for those who wish to leave Afghanistan.”

How many journalists are in Afghanistan?

IFJ representatives are in close contact with colleagues in Afghanistan and believe about 1,300 journalists remain in the country, of which about 220 are women, most of them in Kabul. The IFJ is affiliated with Afghanistan’s National Journalists’ Union and the Afghan Independent Journalists’ Association.

How many journalists have been killed?

In 2020 alone, according to UN cultural agency UNESCO, which works to protect media workers, 62 journalists were killed just for doing their jobs. Between 2006 and 2020, over 1,200 professionals lost their lives the same way. In nine out of ten cases the killers go unpunished.

Are journalists safe in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan is considered one of the most dangerous places to be a journalist, with many media workers targeted for their work. At least 85 local journalists have been killed in the past 20 years, according to Reporters Without Borders. When the Taliban was in control in the 1990s, independent media was non-existent.

Are journalists allowed in Afghanistan?

Because Afghanistan is largely an illiterate society, radio is the mass communication medium of choice. While there is no explicit ban on independent journalism, state-owned publications and radio stations dominate the country’s media. This has been true in Afghanistan for at least a quarter of a century.

What do you know about a journalist?

A journalist is an individual trained to collect/gather information in form of text, audio or pictures, processes them to a news-worthy form and disseminates it to the public. The act or process mainly done by the journalist is called journalism.