KABUL: Two detained journalists in Afghanistan who had been working with the United Nations were released on Friday along with several Afghan workers, the UN refugee agency said.and said it was seeking to ensure the journalists and workers were set free.
"We are relieved to confirm the release in Kabul of the two journalists on assignment with UNHCR, and the Afghan nationals working with them," the agency said in a statement. "We are grateful to all who expressed concern and offered help. We remain committed to the people of Afghanistan.""Those foreign nationals who identified themselves with an international institution were detained because they did not have the necessary identity cards, licences and documents," said Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid.Since the Taliban took over the country in August, concerns have grown over a crackdown on dissent.
A Taliban delegation visited Geneva this week for talks with aid agencies and meetings with Swiss officials. The Swiss Foreign Ministry said it planned to call on the Taliban to respect human rights and international humanitarian law.
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