March 29, 2018
Kabul: The Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC) strongly condemns armed attack on Associated Press chief photographer Masoud Hosaini and calls on the Afghan authorities for the immediate and effective investigation of the incident.
Mr. Hosaini told the media that he was driving to district 2th of Kabul city last night at around 7 pm when the car in which he was travelling was attacked by armed men and they opened three shots.
“Fortunately I manage to escape unhurt and after the attempt, the gunmen immediately escaped the scene.” He added
Masoud Hosaini is a Pulitzer Prizes winner covering sides of Afghanistan war including government and the insurgents for over 15 years.
The city police reached the crime scene soon after the incident was reported, collected evidence and started investigation after lodging a first information report against unknown assailants, an official at ministry of interior told Afghanistan Journalists Center
The Afghanistan Journalists Center executive director, Ahmad Quraishi expressed his concern over the attack on Mr. Hosaini
“Journalists have a right to carry out their work freely and without fear anywhere in the country. Journalism is not a crime, but attacking journalists is.” Said Mr. Quraishi
“I urge the Afghan authorities to take this incident very seriously. It is of crucial importance to immediately investigate this crime .All journalists must be protected from violence and intimidation. And there must be a clear and unequivocal commitment by the Afghan authorities to end impunity for attacks on journalists.” Mr. Quraishi added