Ariana News Anchor Assaulted by Alleged Taliban Members
Abdul Aziz Sakhizada, an Ariana News anchor, reported on Thursday that he was beaten up by individuals who identified themselves as members of the Taliban.
Abdul Aziz Sakhizada, an Ariana News anchor, reported on Thursday that he was beaten up by individuals who identified themselves as members of the Taliban.
Sakhizada wrote in a note on Facebook that there were two attackers. The Taliban is yet to comment on the incident.
Mujeeb Bahir, the head of Ariana News, responded to a question from Afghanistan International by stating that he was unaware of the incident.
Ariana News is a private news network based in Kabul that has continued to operate under Taliban conditions and restrictions since their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021.
