Afghanistan in shock after women journalists' assassination; int'l bodies call for probe
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Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
Shock and outrage in Afghanistan as funerals held for the three women journalists assassinated a day earlier.
Int'l bodies call for probe into murders as Afghanistan is ranked one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists.
Daesh affiliate claims responsibility, says deceased "journalists working for one of the media stations loyal to the apostate Afghan govt".
JALALABAD: Afghanistan remained in shock and outrage erupted Wednesday after funerals were held for the three women journalists assassinated a day earlier here in the country's eastern city, with international rights and journalist bodies called for a probe into the murders.