Afghanistan - Call for more security for journalists covering presidential election

Reporters without borders

With three days to go to Afghanistan's presidential election, Reporters Without Borders reiterates its appeal to all the local media to reinforce provisions for the protection of their journalists, especially those reporting from provincial polling stations. The dangers for journalists have increased significantly in recent weeks. The murder of Nils Horner, a Swedish reporter for Sveriges Radio, in broad daylight on 11 March and indiscriminate attacks on the civilian population show that (...)

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