Rights group calls for Taliban launch 2 Afghan journalists, examine assault

LONDON: The Committee to Defend Journalists urged the Taliban on Wednesday to right away launch two detained Afghan journalists and examine the violent assault of one other.

“The Taliban should take speedy measures to halt repeated arbitrary detentions and abuse of journalists in Afghanistan,” mentioned Steven Butler, CPJ’s Asia program coordinator.

“The Taliban should instantly launch journalists Abdul Hannan Mohammadi and Khan Mohammad Sial, and examine the assault of Mohammad Ikram Esmati.”