Afghanistan, March 18 -- On the occasion of National Journalist Day, marked on March 18, the Afghanistan Free Journalists Union reported a significant decline in the country's media workforce over the past year. According to the report, 228 journalists and media employees have lost their jobs, raising serious concerns about the future of the media sector.
The findings show that the total number of media workers has decreased from 5,047 to 4,819. While some journalists have found opportunities in emerging media platforms, these gains have not been enough to offset the overall losses across the industry.
Economic pressures and the lack of sustainable financial support have been identified as key factors behind the shrinking workforce. Media...