Friday, February 17, 2012


Communications / Journalists in Trouble

Afghanistan - RFA Reporter Abducted

Members of Afghanistan's Taliban militia
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Radio Free Afghanistan (RFA) reporter Dawa Khan Meenapal was kidnapped by the Taliban on November 26 together with Azizullah Popal, a reporter from a local Kandahar station, Hewad TV. Both were released on November 30 as a result of coordinated efforts among the Journalists Union of Kandahar, tribal leaders, the RFA Kabul bureau and others.

Click here to read Mr. Meenapal's story in his own words.
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