New killings deepen Afghan journalists’ fear of assassination
Three young women employed by a TV station were gunned down this week in Jalalabad.
By TAMEEM AKHGARAssociated Press
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In Jalalabad, Afghanistan, on Wednesday, relatives carry the casket of one of three women working for a local radio and TV station who were killed Tuesday in attacks claimed by the Islamic State group.
Associated Press
KABUL, Afghanistan It was Mursal Wahidi’s dream job, landed right after finishing her studies in journalism – working at a local TV station in her home city in eastern Afghanistan.
This week, the 21-year-old left the office for the day and walked home. She only made it a few steps. A gunman shot her point blank in the head and chest. She died instantly.
Last December, Afghan media worker Shahnaz Mohmand rushed to comfort her female colleagues as they reeled in shock after fellow employee Malala Maiwand was shot dead in the eastern city of Jalalabad. "Don't lose yourself, you have to be strong," she said as she hugged Nadia Momand, the 21-year-old producer recalled. Now the same newsroom is mourning Shahnaz.
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