Hamid Mir calls for protection of female journalists in Afghanistan
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 16 August 2021
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Hamid Mir emphasizes the necessity of safeguarding female journalists in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. He insists that the Taliban must ensure their security and ability to work freely.Summary
ISLAMABAD—Prominent anchor Hamid Mir has urged Afghan Taliban to ensure physical protection of female journalists in Afghanistan.
He said in a tweet: "Now Taliban are controlling all important cities of Afghanistan including Kabul. Some female journalists complaining about threats."
According to him, it is the responsibility of Taliban to provide female journalists physical security and also allow them to work.
Mir, while tagging the Taliban spokesperson Sohail Shaheen in his tweet, also shared the story link of Guardian under the title: 'We see silence filled with fear’: female Afghan journalists plead for help.
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Key Points
- Hamid Mir urges Taliban to protect female journalists in Afghanistan.
- He highlights the threats faced by female journalists amid Taliban control.
- Mir tags Taliban spokesperson Sohail Shaheen in his call for action.
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