Spotlight: Freedom of Assembly
Peaceful protest suppressed in Afghanistan
A recent crackdown on a demonstration organised by the Solidarity Party of Afghanistan appears aimed at quashing public criticism of the government.
A recent crackdown on a demonstration organised by the Solidarity Party of Afghanistan appears aimed at quashing public criticism of the government.

Reporters Without Borders condemns an increase in violence and threats against journalists in Afghanistan, as well as calls by government officials for the censorship of certain news media.
The body of Mohammad Hassin Hashemi, an employee of local radio Nadjhrab in Afghanistan's Kapisa Valley, was found near his home 18 days after he disappeared.
Afghan journalist Mohamman Nasim Turak was stabbed by an unknown assailant and his body was left outside the village where he was killed.
Committee to Protect Journalists
Committee to Protect Journalists
Reporters Without Borders
Reporters Without Borders
Committee to Protect Journalists
Human Rights Watch
Committee to Protect Journalists
Reporters Without Borders
Committee to Protect Journalists
Committee to Protect Journalists
Committee to Protect Journalists
Reporters Without Borders
Reporters Without Borders
ARTICLE 19
Committee to Protect Journalists
International Federation of Journalists
International Press Institute
Reporters Without Borders
Committee to Protect Journalists
International Federation of Journalists
Reporters Without Borders
Reporters Without Borders
الجزائر تمنع صدور صحيفتان بسبب ملف حول صحة الرئيس http://t.co/KADVPGaJqO | @anhri #Algeria –