Anwar Zada Gulyar
Bajaur: The Tribal Union of Journalists (Merged Districts) has disassociated itself from a news report circulated on social media by an individual journalist who, while using the designation of “Former President of TUJ” alongside his name, referred to alleged threats received by a woman identified as Jemaima Afridi.
In a press release issued by the Tribal Union of Journalists, the organization clarified that the journalist who published the report has no affiliation whatsoever with the union and is not a member of the TUJ. According to the organization, the individual has no authority to use the platform or name of the Tribal Union of Journalists.
The press release further stated that while the presence of women in the field of journalism in the tribal districts cannot be denied, no female journalist, including Jemaima Afridi, holds membership in the Tribal Union of Journalists.
The organization stated that in recent years some individuals, particularly those seeking to move abroad, especially to European countries, have put forward various narratives and claims, and in some cases have allegedly used journalistic identities or the names of media organizations for such purposes. The TUJ expressed serious concern and strongly condemned the unauthorized use of its name and platform in this regard.
The Tribal Union of Journalists (Merged Districts) warned that it reserves the right to initiate legal action against anyone found using the organization’s name, status, or platform without authorization.
