Targeted Killings Cause Decline in Afghan Women Journalists

Circulating posts on social media claim there is almost a 20% decline in the Afghanistan female journalists workforce.

Posts claim that over 300 women journalists have quit their jobs in journalism and related fields such as media during the past six months, in fear of their lives.

This follows safety concerns as there has been a wave of targeted killings and violence towards female journalists.

Others claimed that the reason for the decline is financial problems due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Users accused the Taliban, adding they want to terrorize post-2001 generations.