The Taliban’s broken promise to protect journalists
04 September 2021 |
5:16 pm
The Taliban pledged press freedom and "no threats" against journalists in Afghanistan. But intimidation and violence at the hands of their fighters illustrate the group's haste in breaking its promises.
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