Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, more than 50 percent of journalists have lost their jobs and half of the media outlets have closed for a number of reasons, most notably financial issues, TOLOnews cites a report by the Afghan National Union of Journalists (ANJU). The report found that 53% of journalists have lost their jobs and 50% of media outlets have closed for many reasons. Meanwhile, according to TOLOnews, some journalists expressed concern about the lack of access to information and financial hardships on National Journalist’s Day. Journalists called on the Islamic Emirates to address their challenges, particularly in the area of ​​access to information. Many journalists have been arrested, persecuted and threatened with death for reporting on sensitive issues that are nothing like Taliban authorities across the country, Khaama Press reported.

Source: dna March 19, 2023 08:03 UTC