30 #Afghan News Outlets, incluidng Shamshad, have released a signed statement today protesting “severe limitations in access to information,” saying the government has a “double standard” when it comes to “implementing the access to information law, and supporting free media.” 
UNAMA: Open and healthy societies promote access to information for citizens. #Afghanistan #RightToKnow. It's vital for:
➡️accountability & fighting corruption
➡️improving government performance & efficiency
➡️encouraging investment
➡️empowering citizens in public life
➡️accountability & fighting corruption
➡️improving government performance & efficiency
➡️encouraging investment
➡️empowering citizens in public life
British Emb. in Kabul: Access to government information is a right of the Afghan people. #Afghanistan has one of the best laws in the world on #A2I but more needs to be done to ensure implementation. The UK supports the brave & committed journalists fighting to uphold this right.
Germany Embassy in Kabul: Germany 🇩🇪 supports free access to information and free media. They are crucial for accountability, good governance and an open, transparent and democratic society. #Afghanistan
RSF: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) supports a protest by 30 Afghan media outlets about the government’s failure to apply the law on access to state-held information, which was drafted with RSF’s help. #Afghanistan
We join the voices of Afghan media and the international community in stating that safeguarding freedom of media and access to information is paramount for #Afghanistan's democracy. Peace and stability require accountability & public awareness: NATO SCR
