Press Statement

Afghanistan : AIJA urges not to revoke spokespersons’ provision

21 Dec, 2020

President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan in a decree abolished the role of all spokespersons across the country. In the past, each province had a spokesperson to share information with the media. President Ghani now wants governors to share information and abolished the role of spokespersons. Journalists and media clubs have reacted to the decree. Even though spokespersons were not helpful always, they were the primary source of information. AIJA calls this move as a new way to limit the information. AIJA calls on President Ghani to revoke the decree as governors were not available for the reach of journalists.

Written By

Afghan Independent Journalists’ Association Afghan Independent Journalists’ Association

Afghan Independent Journalists’ Association Dar-ul-Aman Rd, Opp to Habiba High School, Street No 1, House No 10 Karta Seh, Kabul Afghanistan

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