South Asia Free Media Association

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South Asia Free Media Association (SAFMA)
TypeNon-governmental organization
Legal statusActive
PurposePromoting free and fair media in South Asia
Location
  • SAARC member countries
Region served
South Asia
Membership
Media representatives
President
Muhammad Ziauddin (2002-2006)
Main organ
South Asian Journal
RemarksSAFMA runs the South Asia Media School since 2007.

The South Asia Free Media Association (SAFMA) is a non-governmental organization of media representatives from SAARC member countries. [1] [2] [3] SAFMA runs the South Asia Media School since 2007 and also published the South Asian Journal. [4]

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References

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