Covering illegal narcotics, law enforcement, addiction and recovery
Training for journalists in Afghanistan
USAGM hosted a hybrid three-day training for 37 journalists from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and several European countries. The training included sessions on the global fight against illegal drugs with a focus on Afghanistan, the role drugs played in the destabilization of the country, the harm to society, and how to work under the Taliban and its curbs on media freedom. Participants were assigned to report on topics such as the lack of public awareness about narcotics, the lack of treatment facilities, and the role journalists play in reducing the communication gap.