Document #1350125

HRW – Human Rights Watch (Author)

Sharp Rise in Press Attacks in Afghanistan

http://www.hrw.org/press/2003/05/afghanistan050203.htm

ecoi.net description:
Attacks and threats against journalists by security forces increased recently; many of the threats and arrests have occurred after journalists criticized certain cabinet members in the Afghan government
Country:
Afghanistan
Source:
HRW – Human Rights Watch (Author)
Published:
2 May 2003
Original link:
http://www.hrw.org/press/2003/05/afghanistan050203.htm
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Document ID:
1350125 (former ID 11188)

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