UNAMA Warns of Rising Censorship and Attacks on Journalists

Afghanistan, July 21 -- The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said journalism is facing unprecedented pressure.

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has warned that press freedom and independent journalism are facing growing global pressure from censorship, attacks on journalists, AI-generated misinformation and declining support for independent media.

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Monday highlighted growing threats to journalism worldwide, citing a UNESCO-supported report on the challenges facing independent media and the importance of free journalism.

In a post on Facebook, UNAMA said the report examines the role of independent journalism in providing reli...