International appeal to support the immediate release of a young Afghan Journalist
24 January 2008, 16:16
Name: Catheryn
Occupation: professional
Country: USA
Dear President Karzai,
Freedom of the press benefits all people. Journalists and media sources provide a balance to powerful influences by exposing those who may be corrupt; cinema and music brings joy to many lives; intellectual writings serve as a platform for serious discussion and encourages understanding. It is through the exchange of ideas that some of mankind’s greatest discoveries have been achieved. Universities must be a place for free discourse. The first line of Article 34 in Afghanistan’s Constitution states "Freedom of expression is inviolable". I pray your government will uphold this right and restore Parwiz Kambakhsh’s freedom.
Name: Catheryn
Occupation: professional
Country: USA
Dear President Karzai,
Freedom of the press benefits all people. Journalists and media sources provide a balance to powerful influences by exposing those who may be corrupt; cinema and music brings joy to many lives; intellectual writings serve as a platform for serious discussion and encourages understanding. It is through the exchange of ideas that some of mankind’s greatest discoveries have been achieved. Universities must be a place for free discourse. The first line of Article 34 in Afghanistan’s Constitution states "Freedom of expression is inviolable". I pray your government will uphold this right and restore Parwiz Kambakhsh’s freedom.
Respectfully yours,
Catheryn Maier