Women journalists under attack in Afghanistan

Reporters without frontiers are highlighting the case of women journalists in Afghanistan.

“We are very worried about the growing number of attacks and threats against women journalists,” the press freedom organisation said. “Action must be urgently taken to put a stop to this violence. The government has a duty to investigate these incidents thoroughly and ensure that they do not go unpunished, especially as some of the victims have been forced to stop working in order to avoid further threats.”

says the organisation

It highlights the case of 22 year old Niloufar Habibi who works as a presenter on Herat Tv, who was

was stabbed in her home in Herat on 15 May, two weeks after unidentified individuals threatened all public radio and TV employees. Fearing for their safety, three women resigned just a few days after the threats were made. Around 10 other men and women quickly followed suit. But Habibi had decided to keep working, despite many warnings.

A great pity that this is continuing six years after coalition forces drove out the Taliban who prevented women taking any part in society