Britain To Enforce Censorship On Reporters In Afghanistan During A General Election

Image: British journalists will be banned from joining troops on the frontline. Photo AFP

British Reporters Face Afghan Curb During UK Poll -- AFP

LONDON — British journalists will have access to Afghan military operations curbed during the election campaign here to prevent claims the forces are being used for political purposes, officials said Monday.

An opposition MP blasted the news as a "truth blackout" and said he would demand answers from the government. The decisions comes as British soldiers take part in a major anti-Taliban push.

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My Comment: So much for freedom of the press.