Amnesty urges Taliban to reveal fate of detained journalists
The rights group said the arrests appeared to be part of a broader pattern of intimidation and reprisals against independent.
The rights group said the arrests appeared to be part of a broader pattern of intimidation and reprisals against independent.
Nai in Exile, a media advocacy group, has called for international intervention following the recent detention of journalists by the.
Activists urged Berlin to investigate "growing Taliban-linked influence" within Afghanistan’s diplomatic missions in Germany.
Local sources say disputes over poppy eradication, mining operations and armed resistance have fueled days of unrest.
Local sources said armed men linked to relatives of a former Taliban district governor opened fire during a dispute.
The arrests bring the number of journalists held by Taliban to at least seven.
Press freedom advocates say at least five journalists are now being held by Taliban.
Violence linked to poppy eradication efforts in Argo district has continued for a second day.
Residents said fighting lasted for several hours in parts of Parian district as Taliban reportedly deployed reinforcements to the area.
Afghan migrants expelled from Pakistan say police officers are demanding money at border crossings.