US embassy emphasizes press freedom in Afghanistan
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The U.S. Embassy for Afghanistan has underscored press freedom in a fresh note regarding Afghanistan. The U.S. Embassy Office for Afghanistan, based in Doha, tweeted on Monday, April 29th, on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day: “We must ensure that every opinion is voiced and every perspective is heard.” Every year, May 3rd is […]

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