Pajhwok’s Kapesa province reporter freed from custody

CHARIKAR (Pajhwok): Pajhwok Afghan News Reporter in Central Kapesa Province Abdul Hanan Mohammadi has been released from custody after nearly four months, according to a statement on Friday.

Mohammadi, who is also deputy head of the Federation of Independent Journalists Association (FIJA), was arrested by security forces on June 12 when he was preparing a report.

Mohammadi during telephonic talks with Pajhwok Afghan News confirmed his release. A statement from the FIJA also confirmed the release of Mohammadi.

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