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Sharp Raise In Violence Against Journalists
During the recent months, especially during the two three recent weeks, Violence and threats against Afghanistan’s journalists has had unprecedented increase, Nai- Supporting Open Media in Afghanistan said.
Violence against journalists in Afghanistan seriously limits media freedom in the country, reducing the efficiency of development efforts in the country.
According to Nai, not only the armed oppositions of the government but also the government authorities have threatened, assaulted, and killed dozens of journalists since 2002 without any fear of prosecution.
The Presidential and Provincial Councils’ Elections, withdrawal of majority of foreign troops from Afghanistan, increase in insecurity and attacks of armed opposition groups made the current year a challenging year for Afghan Media community.
“The main reason for the continuing violence and resulting instability has been the war waged by the Taliban against the desire for peace and democracy that the Afghan people demonstrated in the presidential election,” Sidiqullah Tawhidi, the Head of Nai’s Media Watch said.
Female journalists also face particularly formidable challenges. Social and cultural restrictions limit their mobility in urban as well as rural areas, and increase their vulnerability to threats and attacks, including sexual violence.
President Ghani had pledged during his election campaign that he would drop all politically motivated and unsubstantiated charges against journalists. He and Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah also committed to upholding freedom of expression and protecting journalists against abuse.
A lack of awareness on the part of security forces about the rights and duties of journalists also spurs on the violence and intimidation. In addition, lacking prosecution of perpetrators has emboldened warlords to increase their attacks on journalists.
Journalists alongside the Afghan security forces have been the victims of security situations in Afghanistan.
Reported by Farahnaz Forutan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate has denied reports claiming that Afghan dual citizens living abroad are now required to obtain an Afghan visa when returning to their home country.
Zia Ahmad Takal, the ministry’s head of public relations, said in a statement that no new decision has been made in this regard.
According to him, Afghans who travel to Afghanistan with a foreign passport, as before, do not need to obtain a visa if they present proof of their Afghan identity, and they may enter the country without a visa.
The Panjshir Media Office announced on Thursday that nearly 20,000 young people from the province have been employed across government and security institutions over the past two years, as part of efforts to expand job opportunities.
According to the statement, youths from Panjshir have joined the Islamic Emirate Army, the National Police, civilian departments within and outside the emirate’s structures, as well as the province’s rapidly growing mining sector.
The recruitment drive follows instructions from the leader of the Islamic Emirate, who—after a request from Panjshir officials during a governors’ conference in Kandahar—ordered the provincial governor to compile a list of eligible youths for placement in other provinces.
The media office said that in the current year alone, more than 1,000 Panjshir youths have been recruited into the National Police, while another 600 have joined the Islamic Army. Additionally, over 1,000 others have secured positions in civilian institutions, including domestic and international organizations, due to efforts by Governor Mohammad Agha Hakim.
Panjshir’s mining industry has also become a major source of employment. With new extraction and processing operations launched under Islamic Emirate directives, nearly 15,000 youths have been hired in areas ranging from mining to the trade of precious and semi-precious stones—marking the first time such large-scale opportunities have been available in the sector.
Officials added that thousands more young people are working on construction and development projects across the province.
Residents of Panjshir expressed appreciation for the increased attention from the Islamic Emirate’s leadership, saying many of their sons are now employed in security and civilian roles, particularly at checkpoints—something they believe has strengthened trust between the community and the government.
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