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| Launch date | 03 May 2022 |
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| Headquarters: | Virginia, United States |
Programming | |
| Language(s): | Farsi, Pashto |
| Picture Format: | HDTV |
| Area served: | Worldwide |
Ownership | |
| Owner(s): | Eye Media Group |
| Key people: | Lotfullah Najafizada, Sami Mahdi, Mujeeb Arez, Sharif Amiry, Karim Amini, Siyar Sirat, Hasiba Atakpal |
Services | |
| Services | Television, Online |
| Products | Broadcasting, Web Portals |
| Website: | https://amu.tv |
Amu Television is an independent media company based in Virginia, United States, offering digital news services in Farsi and Pashto. Launched in May 2022, it aims to provide impartial news coverage for Afghan audiences globally. [1] Founded by journalists such as Lotfullah Najafizada [2] and Sami Mahdi, the network addresses the need for diverse media content amidst media restrictions in Afghanistan. [3]
Amu Television was created by exiled Afghan journalists following the Taliban's resurgence in 2021. The name reflects the Amu Darya river, representing connection and resilience. [4] While headquartered in Virginia, the network collaborates with contributors in Afghanistan, Europe, and North America.
Amu TV broadcasts a variety of programming, including news, current affairs, and entertainment content. Some notable programs include:
| Category | Program | Schedule | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entertainment Programs | Gulshanba (گلشنبه) | Fridays | 9:00 PM |
| Eso Pas Amoso (ایسو! پس هموسو!) | Saturdays | 8:30 PM | |
| Jane Gap (جان گپ) | Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays | 8:00 PM | |
| Cartoon-Shaun the Sheep | Wednesday nights | 7:00 PM | |
| Turkish Drama | Daily | 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM | |
| Political Programs | Mawj (موج) | Monday to Thursday | 10:00 PM |
| Did Bane Kabul (دیدبان کابل) | Monday, Tuesday | 9:00 PM | |
| Farsi News | Daily | 8:00 PM | |
| Pashto News | Daily | 10:00 PM | |
| Tomorrow's Hope (امید فردا) | Monthly | 7:00 PM |
Amu TV faces significant challenges, including threats to its journalists and access to reliable information from Afghanistan. It received the 2023 Democracy Award from the National Endowment for Democracy for promoting press freedom. [5] The channel's impact has been recognized by international media, highlighting its role in independent journalism amid restrictive conditions. [6]
- ^ Chiu, Joanna (August 1, 2022). "Exiled Afghan journalists living in Toronto and Virginia launch independent news platform Amu TV". The Star.
- ^ "Lotfullah Najafizada". Atlantic Council. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ Prude, Harvest (May 4, 2023). "Covering Afghanistan in Exile". The Dispatch.
- ^ "Beyond the Taliban's media censorship: the story of Afghanistan's Amu TV". International Journalism Festival. April 18, 2024.
- ^ "2023 Democracy Award: Journalism and Afghan Independent Media". National Endowment for Democracy. 2023.
- ^ "Taliban rule has made independent news coverage in Afghanistan impossible, says media CEO". CBC Radio. August 16, 2022.
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| Launch date | 03 May 2022 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters: | Virginia, United States |
Programming | |
| Language(s): | Farsi, Pashto |
| Picture Format: | HDTV |
| Area served: | Worldwide |
Ownership | |
| Owner(s): | Eye Media Group |
| Key people: | Lotfullah Najafizada, Sami Mahdi, Mujeeb Arez, Sharif Amiry, Karim Amini, Siyar Sirat, Hasiba Atakpal |
Services | |
| Services | Television, Online |
| Products | Broadcasting, Web Portals |
| Website: | https://amu.tv |
Amu Television is an independent media company based in Virginia, United States, offering digital news services in Farsi and Pashto. Launched in May 2022, it aims to provide impartial news coverage for Afghan audiences globally. [1] Founded by journalists such as Lotfullah Najafizada [2] and Sami Mahdi, the network addresses the need for diverse media content amidst media restrictions in Afghanistan. [3]
Amu Television was created by exiled Afghan journalists following the Taliban's resurgence in 2021. The name reflects the Amu Darya river, representing connection and resilience. [4] While headquartered in Virginia, the network collaborates with contributors in Afghanistan, Europe, and North America.
Amu TV broadcasts a variety of programming, including news, current affairs, and entertainment content. Some notable programs include:
| Category | Program | Schedule | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entertainment Programs | Gulshanba (گلشنبه) | Fridays | 9:00 PM |
| Eso Pas Amoso (ایسو! پس هموسو!) | Saturdays | 8:30 PM | |
| Jane Gap (جان گپ) | Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays | 8:00 PM | |
| Cartoon-Shaun the Sheep | Wednesday nights | 7:00 PM | |
| Turkish Drama | Daily | 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM | |
| Political Programs | Mawj (موج) | Monday to Thursday | 10:00 PM |
| Did Bane Kabul (دیدبان کابل) | Monday, Tuesday | 9:00 PM | |
| Farsi News | Daily | 8:00 PM | |
| Pashto News | Daily | 10:00 PM | |
| Tomorrow's Hope (امید فردا) | Monthly | 7:00 PM |
Amu TV faces significant challenges, including threats to its journalists and access to reliable information from Afghanistan. It received the 2023 Democracy Award from the National Endowment for Democracy for promoting press freedom. [5] The channel's impact has been recognized by international media, highlighting its role in independent journalism amid restrictive conditions. [6]
- ^ Chiu, Joanna (August 1, 2022). "Exiled Afghan journalists living in Toronto and Virginia launch independent news platform Amu TV". The Star.
- ^ "Lotfullah Najafizada". Atlantic Council. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ Prude, Harvest (May 4, 2023). "Covering Afghanistan in Exile". The Dispatch.
- ^ "Beyond the Taliban's media censorship: the story of Afghanistan's Amu TV". International Journalism Festival. April 18, 2024.
- ^ "2023 Democracy Award: Journalism and Afghan Independent Media". National Endowment for Democracy. 2023.
- ^ "Taliban rule has made independent news coverage in Afghanistan impossible, says media CEO". CBC Radio. August 16, 2022.