Aug 19
Afghanistan calls for media blackout on violence ahead of election | guardian.co.uk
Afghanistan has ordered all journalists not to report incidents of violence during tomorrow's presidential election amid fears that such coverage will deter people from voting.
Two decrees were issued, one from the foreign ministry banning all broadcasts of information about violence while polls were open, and the other from the interior ministry requiring reporters to keep away from the scene of any attacks.
via guardian.co.uk
