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The decision made by the US President Donald Trump to shut down the Voice of America has sparked discussions and debates. Voice of America, a government-operated news agency, was ordered to cease operations by an executive order signed by Trump. The BBC has reported that Trump accused the news agency of being anti-Trump and promoting extremism.
According to the BBC, the director of Voice of America, Mike Abramowitz, mentioned that approximately 1300 employees have been put on unpaid leave. Voice of America was established in 1942 to counter Nazi and Japanese propaganda. It operates across various media platforms, providing news and programs in multiple languages.
Ramesh Khatri, a representative of Kansai Nepal News, expressed his concern about the impact of shutting down Voice of America on media freedom and diversity. He emphasized the importance of maintaining independent media outlets to ensure a well-informed society and uphold democratic values. Khatri urged for a transparent review process to address any concerns regarding the functioning of news agencies.
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Author: MAYA | HARUTO
Posted at: March 17, 2025 3:00 am
