Over 360 Rights Activists Call for Immediate Release of Jailed Reporters in Afghanistan

Over 360 rights activists call for immediate release of jailed reporters in Afghanistan

More than 360 journalists, media workers and rights activists have voiced deep concern over the situation of detained reporters in Afghanistan, calling for their immediate and unconditional release in an open letter. The signatories said responsibility for the health and safety of jailed journalists lies with the authorities in Kabul, warning that continued detention raises serious human rights concerns. The letter, addressed to the United Natio…

Afghan Journalists Urge UN Chief to Press Taliban for Release of Detained Colleagues

A coalition of 360 journalists, media workers, and human rights activists has urged UN Secretary-General António Guterres to press the Taliban for the immediate and unconditional release of Afghan journalists held by the group. The post Afghan Journalists Urge UN Chief to Press Taliban for Release of Detained Colleagues appeared first on KabulNow.