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5 February, 2025: The Network of Women Journalists for Digital Rights unequivocally condemns the vile and orchestrated campaign of threats and targeted disinformation against senior journalist and anchor Munizae Jahangir by extremist elements. Jahangir, a journalist of exceptional integrity, is facing a brazen assault from individuals who flagrantly violate the law with impunity. This escalating pattern of intimidation is not just an attack on her; it is a direct assault on press freedom and the fundamental right of journalists to carry out their professional duties without fear.
It is outrageous that despite these threats being widely circulated on social media and well known to the relevant authorities, those responsible for upholding the law have remained silent. The failure of law enforcement agencies to act not only emboldens these extremist actors, but also reinforces a dangerous precedent where journalists can be targeted without consequence.
We demand immediate and decisive action. The perpetrators must be identified, legal action must be taken, and Munizae Jahangir must be provided with urgent and robust protection. This culture of impunity must not be allowed to persist.
The journalistic community stands in unwavering solidarity with Jahangir, making it clear that neither intimidation nor disinformation campaigns against journalists will succeed in silencing those dedicated to truth and justice. Any failure to act will be seen as complicity in this attack on press freedom.
