Appendix B: Journalism Freedom: 1980&amp;#8211;2008 (Country Ratings from Freedom House) - Afghanistan

Christopher H.Sterling

doi:10.4135/9781412972048

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Appendix B: Journalism Freedom: 1980–2008 (Country Ratings from Freedom House) - Afghanistan

Author:
Christopher H. Sterling
In:Encyclopedia of Journalism
Chapter DOI:https://doi.org/10.4135/9781412972048.n448
Subject:Journalism, Mass Communication

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Population (2010, proj.): 29,117,000

Gross National Income per Capita: N/A

Date of Independence: August 19, 1919 (from UK control over Afghan foreign affairs)

Date of Last Constitution: January 26, 2004 (ratified)

The lack of press freedom in Afghanistan clearly reflects the fighting that has consumed the country for a generation. Continued fighting between the Taliban and U.S.-backed government forces, as well as warlord control over many parts of the nation, has limited media freedom in areas outside of the capital city of Kabul. However, the number of print and broadcast outlets is increasing, adding some diversity in content.

Historical Ratings