KABUL. At least 13 journalists were killed last year, a figure that is unprecedented.
Releasing its 6-months report on Wednesday, AJSC said threats were posed by a variety of groups, including government officials, but Taliban’s changed policy was the main driver behind the increase in violence against journalists.
The deliberate targeting of media reflected in the figures show that Taliban are responsible for 10 of the 13 killings.
"Freedom of the media is key . . .
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Naheed Bashardost
