Pakistan looms large in violence which killed 118 journalists and media staff in 2014: IFJ
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today said that 118 journalists and media staff were killed in work-related targeted or cross fire incidents in 2014, an increase of 13 killings from last year. 17 more died in road and natural disasters accidents...
Journalist severely injured in Afghanistan suicide bombing dies
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Afghanistan Independent Journalists Association (AIJA) are saddened by the news that a journalist who was severely injured in a suicide bombing two weeks ago in Kabul, Afghanistan has died. Zubair Hatami, a...
Afghanistan government vows to end impunity for crimes against journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) welcomes the Chief Executive Officer of Afghanistan’s National Unity Government’s statement of intention to bring an end to impunity for crimes against journalists and media workers in the country. In a statement...
Afghan journalists speak out against impunity
Seven media workers have lost their lives in Afghanistan this year – many as a result in a spike of violence leading up to the April election. In 2014, it is one of the world’s most dangerous places for media workers. On January 23, the body of Noor Ahmad Noori, a...
Demonstrations held against newspaper in Afghanistan
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliates the Afghanistan Independent Journalists Association (AIJA) in expressing strong concerns over recent incidents surrounding the publication of an article in the Afghanistan Express daily. The...
Afghanistan hands over freed journalist to Pakistan union delegation
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) have commended the Afghanistan government on its decision to release Pakistani journalist Faizullah Khan. Khan was handed over to Pakistan at the...
Female journalist brutally stabbed and murdered in Afghanistan
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Afghanistan Independent Journalists Association (AIJA) strongly condemn the brutal murder of a female journalist in the city of Mazar-e-Sharif in the Balkh province of northern Afghanistan on Tuesday, September...
Afghanistan expels American journalist for refusal to name sources
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Afghan Independent Journalists Association (AIJA) in strongly condemns the expulsion of New York Times journalist by the Afghanistan government on August 20 for refusing to identify sources for...
Journalist attacked in Afghanistan
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate Afghanistan Independent Journalist Association (AIJA) strongly condemn an attack on journalist Halluadin Mohammadi in Ghor province on August 16. According to reports, two unidentified gunmen on the...
IFJ expresses concern for Afghanistan’s media after spate of threats and attacks
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the Afghanistan Independent Journalist Association (AIJA) in expressing concern over a series of recent threats and intimidations issued at journalists and called on the Afghanistan government to...
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South Asia Media Solidarity Bulletin: October, 2016
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be sent on November 15, 2016, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know your activities; to seek solidarity and support...
Journalist shot dead in western Afghanistan
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Afghan Independent Journalists Association (AIJA) in condemning the murder of a journalist in Qalat of Zabul Province in western Afghanistan on Sunday, October 16. The IFJ demands immediate...
Afghan radio station bombed; owner attacked in latest incident
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Afghan Independent Journalists Association (AIJA) in strongly condemning the bomb attack on Nasim Radio station on Wednesday, October 12 in Nili, the provincial capital of Dykundi province in...
Afghan Times editor violently attacked returning from work
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Afghan Independent Journalists Association (AIJA) in condemning the violent attack against the Afghan Times editor-in-chief on Sunday, October 9 in Kabul. The IFJ and AIJA demand an immediate...
IFJ welcomes resolution by Pak-Afghan journalists
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) welcomes the recent resolution by the journalists of Afghanistan and Pakistan to promote a healthy bilateral relationship through positive and constructive reporting. Senior journalists from the neighbouring countries...
South Asia Media Solidarity Bulletin: September, 2016
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be published on October 17, 2016, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know your activities; to seek solidarity and...
Radio and TV offices attacked in Nangarhar, Afghanistan
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Afghan Independent Journalists Association (AIJA) in condemning the attack on Enekas Radio and Afghan TV Cable Network in Jalalabad, Nangarhar province on Wednesday, June 8. The IFJ demands...