Afghanistan: Reporters Without Borders report attacks on journalists

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Afghan journalists Neamatullah Naqdi and Taqi Daryabi

Photo: Bernat Armangue / AP

According to the organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF), attacks, arrests and mistreatment of journalists are increasing in Afghanistan.

In the first days of the Taliban's rule, physical assaults were still an exception, albeit a sad one, according to the organization in a press release.

From September 7th, however, RSF observed an increasing number of disabilities in journalistic work.

"The violence of the past few days represents an alarming turning point in the behavior of the Taliban," said RSF managing director Christian Mihr in a press release.

“Less than a month after they came to power, it appears that the Taliban are finally dropping their masks.

It is all the more important that we keep looking, even if the attention of the public and the media is unfortunately already waning. "

Reports of assaults and beatings

Several journalists were arrested and ill-treated while reporting on the protest by women in Kabul.

Afghan journalists Nematullah Naqdi and Taqi Daryabi were beaten with cables and Naqdi had to be treated in hospital.

Unlike in the past, international reporters would now also be prevented from working, RSF continued.

The American photographer Marcus Yam was also prevented from reporting on the women's protest.

Other international reporters have also reported attacks and beatings to the organization.

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