Current：Home > MyPress freedom group says Taliban court has freed a French-Afghan journalist held for 284 days -Ascend Finance Compass
Press freedom group says Taliban court has freed a French-Afghan journalist held for 284 days
TradeEdge Exchange View
Date：2025-04-07 16:12:58
PARIS (AP) — A Taliban court in Afghanistan has released a French-Afghan journalist held for 284 days and cleared him of espionage and other charges, Reporters Without Borders said Wednesday.
The press freedom group said it is now working to quickly reunite Mortaza Behboudi with his wife, Alexandra, in Paris.
“It is the end of a painful ordeal,” said Christophe Deloire, the group’s secretary general.
Behboudi was arrested on Jan. 7, two days after he arrived in Afghanistan as part of a reporting assignment.
Behboudi was awarded the Bayeux Prize for War Correspondents last year for a series of reports about life in Afghanistan under the Taliban regime.
veryGood！ (4)
Related
- $73.5M beach replenishment project starts in January at Jersey Shore
- Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks undergoes Tommy John surgery
- Biden calls for immediate release of Niger's president amid apparent coup
- Ginger has been used for thousands of years. What are its health benefits?
- Grammy nominee Teddy Swims on love, growth and embracing change
- CFPB sues auto dealer for illegally locking cars, re-possessing vehicles, other shady activities
- Florida State women's lacrosse seeks varsity sport status, citing Title IX
- Birders flock to Green Bay to catch glimpse of Gulf Coast shorebird last seen in Wisconsin in 1845
- Trump invites nearly all federal workers to quit now, get paid through September
- Mother of US soldier detained in North Korea says life transformed into 'nightmare'
Ranking
- Former longtime South Carolina congressman John Spratt dies at 82
- Why Will Smith Regrets Pushing Daughter Willow Smith Into Show Business as a Kid
- Leah Remini Sues Scientology and David Miscavige for Alleged Harassment, Intimidation and Defamation
- Father dies after rescuing his three children from New Jersey waterway
- The Daily Money: Spending more on holiday travel?
- Orlando Magic make $50K donation to PAC supporting Ron DeSantis presidential campaign
- Gunman shot on community college campus in San Diego after killing police dog, authorities say
- California voters may face dueling measures on 2024 ballot about oil wells near homes and schools
Recommendation
Angelina Jolie nearly fainted making Maria Callas movie: 'My body wasn’t strong enough'
Federal appeals court upholds ruling giving Indiana transgender students key bathroom access
Florida sheriff deputy jumps onto runaway boat going over 40 mph off coast, stops it from driving
Ex-NFL cornerback Damon Arnette must appear in court for plea deal in felony gun case, judge says
DeepSeek: Did a little known Chinese startup cause a 'Sputnik moment' for AI?
Arizona man was trapped in his Tesla on a 100 degree day; here's how to get out
DNA leads to true identity of woman at center of bizarre Mom-In-The-Box cold case in California
Petting other people's dogs, even briefly, can boost your health