Afghan journalists must be supported, protected: UNAMA

KABUL (Pajhwok): United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) head Roza Otbunbayeva has said Afghan journalists must be celebrated, supported and protected and the US Embassy in Kabul said free press played a pivotal role in maintaining an informed citizenry.

In her message on World Press Freedom Day, the UN secretary general’s special representative for Afghanistan said: "Aw we mark World Press Freedom Day, we pay tribute to journalists across Afghanistan who are doing their best to keep the nation informed, often at great risk. Their work is essential for an informed and prosperous nation and for action on education, the environment, heath, the economy and good governance for all Afghans.

Therefore, Otbunbayeva said: On #WorldPressFreedomDay, we call for #Afghanistan’s journalists to be celebrated, supported, and protected.”

The US Embassy said: “A free press plays a pivotal role in maintaining an informed citizenry and shaping the public conversation on important issues. In #Afghanistan, let's celebrate the power of a free press to promote transparency and empower citizens. Together, let's build a brighter, more informed future.”

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