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Afghanistan: 10 Journalists Killed in Deadliest Day for Reporters Since 2001

HeadlineMay 01, 2018

In Afghanistan, the funerals have begun for the 10 journalists killed on Monday—the deadliest day for journalists since the Afghan War began in 2001. Nine journalists died in a double suicide bombing attack in Kabul, including Agence France-Presse’s celebrated photographer Shah Marai. Survivors of the bombing said the suicide bomber was posing as a cameraman. ISIS has claimed responsibility for that attack. A 10th journalist was shot dead Monday in the eastern city of Khost. We’ll go to Kabul after headlines for more on the attacks on journalists in Afghanistan.

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