Independent Afghan journalists and media organizations win 2024 Canada-U.K. Media Freedom Award
September 27, 2024
September 27, 2024
OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 27 -- Global Affairs Canada, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release:
The 2024 Canada-U.K. Media Freedom Award has been presented today to independent Afghan journalists and media organizations for their courageous reporting despite restrictions imposed by the Taliban.
The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, and H.E. Lord Collins of Highbury, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Africa) . . .
The 2024 Canada-U.K. Media Freedom Award has been presented today to independent Afghan journalists and media organizations for their courageous reporting despite restrictions imposed by the Taliban.
The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, and H.E. Lord Collins of Highbury, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Africa) . . .