Killing of Afghan reporter outrages media
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Afghanistan may be seen as a necessary fight for Australia and its allies, but reporting on the conflict is a dangerous assignment, especially for local reporters.
The death of leading Afghan journalist Sultan Munadi earlier this month has thrown the spotlight on attacks faced by journalists in that country. Afghan journalists are shocked and outraged - and say they want more support from international outlets who rely on their work. Matt Abud with this story.
Presenter: Matt Abud
Speakers: Jean MacKenzie, Program Director for the Institute for War and Peace Reporting in Afghanistan; Rahimullah Samander, President of the Afghan Independent Journalists' Association; Vincent Brossel is from Reporters Without Borders
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