Taliban denies targeting media as 50th journalist dies in Afghanistan
Rising violence by militants raises fears for press freedom after US troops withdraw in MayThe Taliban have denied they are deliberately targeting journalists in attacks amid the surge in violence throughout Afghanistan.The US watchdog Sigar (Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction) says Taliban violence has risen by 50% since September, with media workers saying they don't feel safe doing their jobs.
The Guardian
Thu, 03 Dec 2020 07:45:52 GMT
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