Kabul, Feb 11 (EFE).- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees on Friday flagged the arrest of two journalists and several Afghan citizens who were collaborating with the agency in Afghanistan, soon after the Taliban arrested two other media professionals, triggering concern over press freedom in the country. “Two journalists on assignment with UNHCR and …
Kabul, Feb 2 (EFE).- Taliban security forces on Wednesday released two journalists of Afghan broadcaster Ariana News, two days after they were detained in a development that resulted in widespread criticism of the regime over its perceived attacks on freedom of press. “Fortunately, our colleagues have been released by the Taliban security forces, but still …
Kabul, Feb 1 (EFE).- Several human rights groups on Tuesday criticized the Taliban security forces for arresting two reporters of Afghan broadcaster Ariana News. Afghan journalists Aslam Hijab and Waris Aslam were arrested on Monday by the Taliban, although the reasons behind the arrests and the reporters’ whereabouts are still unknown. “Their families and we, …
(Update 1: adds Taliban reaction, updates headline accordingly) Kabul, Feb 1 (EFE).- Several human rights groups on Tuesday criticized the Taliban security forces for allegedly arresting two reporters of Afghan broadcaster Ariana News, although the regime has denied its involvement in their disappearance. Afghan journalists Aslam Hijab and Waris Aslam were arrested on Monday by …