Taliban beat Afghan journalists detained at rally with whips

The Taliban militants who seized power in Afghanistan beat two journalists from the Kabul newspaper Etilaatroz with whips and cables. About it informs edition. Reporters were detained at a rally against discrimination against women, which took place in Kabul on 8 September.

According to Taki Daryabi and Nemutalla Nakdi, they were taken to separate rooms and beaten with sticks. They were later released. In total, five employees of Etilaatroz were detained for the rally, including editor-in-chief Khadem Hussein Karimi.

Wednesday, September 8, residents of Kabul came out to a rally with a portrait of Negar Masumi, a policewoman who was killed by terrorists when she was eight months pregnant. Taliban officials deny any involvement in her death. The protesters also demanded to ensure the participation of women in the new government of Afghanistan.

Taliban after complete seizure of power in Afghanistan stated, which will allow women to lead an active lifestyle, but in compliance with Sharia. In 1996-2001, when the militants were already in power, women were forbidden to work and leave their homes without men. They were also required to wear a burqa.