Sunday, January 15, 2017
Kabul (BNA) Deputy Minister of Publication, Sayeda Mojgan Mostafavi congratulated TOLO news channel for receiving Agence France-Presse Kate Webb’s prize on Thursday for its fearless reporting in one of the world’s most dangerous countries, calling it the biggest achievement to Afghan media.
Talking with BNA reporter, the deputy minister said freedom of expression guarantees the nascent democracy, adding the Afghan media under the freedom of expression have been doing their bests, where TOLO news received the award for its hard works in a difficult situation. Delivering the fresh news from the first line of combat in Kunduz and Helmand and giving sacrifices in their duties the Afghan media has proved that they spare no efforts to deliver information to the citizens, Mostafavi said. Kate Webb was one of AFP’s finest correspondents. She earned a reputation as a fearless reporter but was equally known for her kindness and compassion and became a mentor to young Asian journalists. Her sister, Rachel Miller, is also a member of the jury and said the family was delighted by the award of the prize to TOLO.
