Afghanistan, May 13 -- The third annual conference of thr Free Speech Center was held in Toronto this week, bringing together around 300 exiled journalists, media activists and academics, with a strong focus on the situation of Afghan reporters forced to flee their country.
The organization said journalists from more than 40 countries across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and South America attended the event marking World Press Freedom Day.
Najib Asil, founder and president of the center, said many exiled journalists continue to face unemployment, legal uncertainty and financial hardship despite years of professional experience and academic qualifications.
Asil called on the government of Canada to expand resettlement support for ...