The Taliban's 13 directives: Implications for media freedom and access to information in Afghanistan
Since August 2021, the Taliban has issued at least 13 directives, which contradicted former media laws.
Source: ifex.org
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Right To Information Still An 'Empty Promise' For Billions
The UN-appointed expert on freedom of opinion and expression has called for governments to strengthen efforts to close the “digital divide” and remove all barriers to the right to information. “Without universal and meaningful connectivity for all, ...
Source: scoop.co.nz
Proactive disclosure ignored in RTI enforcement
Right to information is taken as an effective tool to curb corruption and irregularities in public agencies, thereby contributing to good governance. Transparency and citizen’s access to public information are equally essential aspects of RTI.
Source: thehimalayantimes.com
Online space has revolutionised information flow — Right to Information Commission
The Right to Information Commission says the emergence of the online space has revolutionised the way information flows. It said...
Source: businessghana.com
Freedom for the media -
Pakistan ranks 150 out of 180 countries in the 2023 Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Press Freedom Index. Even though the country moved up seven places compared to the previous year, that doesn’t say much given that the space for media freedom in Pakistan keeps shrinking gradually and ‘red lines’ keep changing every other day. Given
Source: pakistanpressfoundation.org