Join us in a few minutes for this important panel. @AfghanistanIHRC @RaziaSayad @harounrahimi1https://twitter.com/AfghanistanIHRC/status/1415947173410267136 …
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@Pajhwok1 gave a sobering summary of the threats & pressure facing Afghan media from the Taliban, the government & other actors as well as the impact of conflict on local media . Independent Afghan media are brave and a source of inspiration. They must be protected and supported.
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Dr Lutofrahman Saeed explains the importance of free speech for accountability of leaders in the Islamic tradition and history drawing on Islamic sources & examples of scholars & religious leaders challenging rulers & leaders.
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@FarkhondaAkbar speaks about the importance of free speech for a vibrant & inclusive peace process & for national reconciliation for enabling a process of truth telling, healing & empowerment. The right to freedom of expression should be codified in the text of an agreement.Show this thread -
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@UNAMAnews speaks about UNAMA’s report on targeting of media and human rights defenders and the importance of protecting independent media, investigation of attacks on media & accountability.Show this thread
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