NAI concerns over journalists murder cases

As the violence grows, Afghanistan is still the deadliest country for journalists in 2015, The Supporting Open Media in Afghanistan-NAI voiced concern over lack of addressing to Afghan journalists murdering cases.

Journalists have paid a high price in Afghanistan since 2001. According to the officials in NAI, nearly 50 journalists killed in the past decade in Afghanistan that none of their cases were addressed.

As the world marks ‘International day to end impunity for crimes against journalists’ on November, 2 (today). Afghans expressed concern over journalist’s situation in the country.

Increasing intimidation and violence from both state and non-state figures combined with a lack of government protection and waning international support are jeopardizing media freedom in Afghanistan.

Lacking interesting from the Afghan government in following up on cases of violence and murders also contributes to the escalation of violence.

Meanwhile, the interior ministry says that a safe environment have not been provided for media outlets and journalists with 14 years passed.

Spokesman of interior ministry introduced the armed Taliban the main enemy for journalists in Afghanistan.

According to statistics, more than 700 journalists have been killed in the last decade — one every five days — simply for bringing news and information to the public.

Many perish in the conflicts they cover so fearlessly. But all too many have been deliberately silenced for trying to report the truth. Only 7 percent of such casesare resolved, and less than 1 crime out of 10 is even fully investigated.

The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly to highlight the urgent need to protect journalists.