by SAMSN Admin | Nov 8, 2017 | Afghanistan, Attack, Media Rights Violations, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Afghan Independent Journalists Association (AIJA) in strongly condemning the attack on Shamshad TV in Kabul, on November 7. The IFJ urges the Afghan government to take concrete action to ensure...
by SAMSN Admin | Nov 8, 2017 | Afghanistan, Attack, Media Rights Violations, Release
Afghan Independent Journalists Association condemned attack on Shamshad Television in Kabul with strong words. AIJA leadership think terrorists Attack can’t stop media activities and strong voice, fighting for press freedom and freedom of expression. Two armed men...
by SAMSN Admin | Nov 6, 2017 | Afghanistan, Arrest / Detainment, Media Rights Violations, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Afghan Independent Journalists Association (AIJA) in expressing serious concern over the detention of two journalists in Kandahar, Afghanistan. The IFJ urges the Afghan government to immediately...
by SAMSN Admin | Nov 6, 2017 | Afghanistan, Internet Freedom, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Afghan Independent Journalists Association (AIJA) in expressing serious concern over the blocking of two internet-based messaging services in Afghanistan. The IFJ urges the Afghan government to...
by SAMSN Admin | Nov 3, 2017 | Impunity, SAMSN Blog, South Asia
Gauri Lankesh, Wai Yen Heinn, Rudy Alicaway, Santanu Bhowmick, Yameen Rasheed and Haroon Khan. These are a few of our fallen. Taimoor Abbas was just 22 years of age when he took a fatal hit after being caught in the crossfire covering a police assault and shootout in...
by SAMSN Admin | Nov 2, 2017 | Impunity, Release, South Asia
The South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN) and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) demanded concrete action from the governments of South Asia to end impunity for crimes against journalists. South Asia has failed to provide justice for hundreds of...