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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 TV is a multimedia company based in Virginia, United States, that provides digital news services in Farsi and Pashto languages. Established in May 2022, Amu TV focuses on serving the Afghan audience by offering news and entertainment content.[1] The company's headquarters are located in Virginia, with contributors from Afghanistan, Europe, and North America. The channel was founded by journalists, including Lotfullah Najafizada and Sami Mahdi, in response to the need for diverse media content in Afghanistan.[2] Amu TV derives its name from the Amu Darya river in Central Asia, symbolizing connection and hope.[3]
History and Mission edit
Amu TV was established to provide diverse media content for Afghan audiences. Founders Lotfullah Najafizada and Sami Mahdi aimed to create a platform that offers news and entertainment in Farsi and Pashto.[4]
Programs edit
Amu TV offers a variety of programming, including entertainment and political shows. Examples include:
| Category | Program | Schedule | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entertaining 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 |
Challenges and Impact edit
Operating in Afghanistan presents challenges such as media censorship and safety concerns for journalists, particularly female journalists.[5] According to a report by the National Endowment for Democracy, Amu TV has been recognized for its role in promoting press freedom and providing a platform for Afghan journalists in exile.[6] The channel's impact on Afghan and global audiences has been noted by various media outlets, highlighting its contributions to independent journalism amid restrictive conditions in Afghanistan.[7]
References edit
- ^ Chiu, Joanna (August 1, 2022). "Exiled Afghan journalists living in Toronto and Virginia launch independent news platform Amu TV". The Star.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Chiu, Joanna (August 1, 2022). "Exiled Afghan journalists living in Toronto and Virginia launch independent news platform Amu TV". The Star.
- ^ "Exiled Afghan journalists living in Toronto and Virginia launch independent news platform Amu TV". Nieman Reports. 2023.
- ^ "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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