The meeting was organized by a local branch of the Union of Journalists (UJT) and the Kalam civil society center. The main topic of the discussion was the problems of the media and access of public at large to information.

Buribek Buribekov, chairman of the local UJT branch noted that the weak development of the media is explained by financial problems and the underdeveloped information market. Several local newspapers have disappeared over the last few years in view of these problems.

Alim Sherzamonov, chairman of the local branch of Social-Democratic Party complained about a poor professionalism of many journalists. He also mentioned the existence of self-censorship in the media.

At present, in GBAO, there is one weekly outlet – newspaper Badakhshon, one city newspaper published in Khorog, and seven district newspapers published once a month with small circulation. There are also “line” (thematic) newspapers also published on a monthly basis. Besides that, there is one news agency – Pamir Media.

Pamir Media