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Islamic State claims responsibility for killing TV presenter and driver in Afghanistan
The Islamic State group (IS) has claimed responsibility for the murder of a 25-year-old TV presenter and women’s rights activist in Afghanistan, amid increasing violence against journalists in the country.
Key points:
- Islamic State claimed responsibility for the killings via the Telegram messaging app
- The group called her a “pro-regime” journalist
- Maiwand’s mother was also killed by unknown gunmen five years ago
Malalai Maiwand, a presenter at Enikas Radio and TV in the eastern province of Nangarhar, was killed along with her driver in the attack on their vehicle in the regional capital Jalalabad.
Two attackers opened fire on Maiwand’s car soon after she left her house, said Attaullah Khogyani, a spokesman for the governor.
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