Draft:Amu Television
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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 an independent and impartial multimedia channel owned and operated by journalists, aimed at contributing to credibility, objectivity and creativity of Afghanistan’s journalism.
Headquartered in Virginia, United States, Amu TV launches its operation, offering digital news service delivered by a small but dedicated team of journalists coming together from Afghanistan, the region, Europe, and North America[1]. Amu is designed to serve the people of Afghanistan in both Farsi and Pashto languages by offering diverse media content to inform, educate, and entertain the audience. The current modest resources of Amu TV are drawn from private, NGO, and personal contributions of its members.
History and Mission[edit]
Amu TV was founded by Afghan journalists, including CEO Lotfullah Najafizada and editor-in-chief Sami Mahdi, in response to the dire need for unbiased reporting and cultural content in Afghanistan. [2]The channel is named after the major river in Central Asia, symbolizing hope and connection amid difficult times. Amu TV is dedicated to providing diverse media content in both Farsi and Pashto languages to inform, educate, and entertain the Afghan audience.
Programs[edit]
Amu TV offers a diverse range of programming catering to both entertainment and informative needs.
| Category | Program | Schedule | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entertaining Programs | Gulshanba | Fridays | 9:00 PM |
| Eso Pas Amoso | Saturdays | 8:30 PM | |
| Jane Gap | 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 | Monday to Thursday | 10:00 PM |
| Did e Ban Kabul | Monday, Tuesday | 9:00 PM | |
| Dari News | Daily | 8:00 PM | |
| Pashto News | Daily | 10:00 PM | |
| Tomorrow's Hope | Monthly | 7:00 PM |
Challenges and Impact[edit]
Amu TV operates in the face of significant challenges, including media censorship and restrictions imposed by the Taliban in Afghanistan. Female journalists, in particular, face safety concerns, prompting many to work from outside the country. Nevertheless, Amu TV has emerged as a critical source of independent news and entertainment for the Afghan people, reaching a wide audience both within Afghanistan and globally.
References[edit]
- ^ Bureau, Joanna Chiu Vancouver (August 1, 2022). "Exiled Afghan journalists living in Toronto and Virginia launch independent news platform Amu TV". Toronto Star.
- ^ Notari, Sala dei; Priori, Palazzo dei (April 18, 2024). "Beyond the Taliban's media censorship: the story of Afghanistan's Amu TV". International Journalism Festival.