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Civil Society Activists Call for Protection from Targeted Attacks

Some civil society activists at a gathering on Tuesday said that they are concerned about an increase in threats against them and the media community, and said that the government needs to pay more attention to ensuring their safety. 

The activists called on anti-government armed groups to stop their threats against civilians, civil society and media workers. 

“This is concerning for us and for our colleagues and families. How long should we continue feeling threatened?” said Hasina Kohistani, a civil society activist. 

Kohistani said that she will continue her activities despite problems on the ground. 

“We will never stop our activities. We will continue. These threats will never stop our efforts,” she added. 

Three civil society activists and five media workers have been killed in different incidents in the country over the last two months. 

“They want to stop this vibrant voice by attacking civil society activists and media workers,” said Mohammad Zalmay Afghanyar, a civil society activist.  

“Civil society activists are the voice of this nation. They should not be targeted,” said Ahmad Bilal Rahimyar, a civil society activist. 

A report indicates that four anchors, three reporters and a cameraman have lost their lives in terrorist incidents in various parts of the country in 2020. This number was similar to 2019 but the level of threats to journalists and media workers has been unprecedentedly high in recent months and continues unabated.  

The Afghanistan Journalists Center, in a report published Saturday, says in 2020 Daesh was responsible for killing two anchors, the Taliban was responsible for killing one reporter and a cameraman, and unknown armed men were responsible for killing two anchors.  

Afghan and foreign officials have also strongly condemned the targeted killings, saying these attacks are not acceptable.  

Civil Society Activists Call for Protection from Targeted Attacks

Three civil society activists and five media workers have been killed in different incidents in the country over the last two months. 

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Some civil society activists at a gathering on Tuesday said that they are concerned about an increase in threats against them and the media community, and said that the government needs to pay more attention to ensuring their safety. 

The activists called on anti-government armed groups to stop their threats against civilians, civil society and media workers. 

“This is concerning for us and for our colleagues and families. How long should we continue feeling threatened?” said Hasina Kohistani, a civil society activist. 

Kohistani said that she will continue her activities despite problems on the ground. 

“We will never stop our activities. We will continue. These threats will never stop our efforts,” she added. 

Three civil society activists and five media workers have been killed in different incidents in the country over the last two months. 

“They want to stop this vibrant voice by attacking civil society activists and media workers,” said Mohammad Zalmay Afghanyar, a civil society activist.  

“Civil society activists are the voice of this nation. They should not be targeted,” said Ahmad Bilal Rahimyar, a civil society activist. 

A report indicates that four anchors, three reporters and a cameraman have lost their lives in terrorist incidents in various parts of the country in 2020. This number was similar to 2019 but the level of threats to journalists and media workers has been unprecedentedly high in recent months and continues unabated.  

The Afghanistan Journalists Center, in a report published Saturday, says in 2020 Daesh was responsible for killing two anchors, the Taliban was responsible for killing one reporter and a cameraman, and unknown armed men were responsible for killing two anchors.  

Afghan and foreign officials have also strongly condemned the targeted killings, saying these attacks are not acceptable.  

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