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National Press Club Wants Answers on Detained Cameramen
September 24, 2010The National Press Club called on the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan to clearly explain the detention this week of two Afghan cameramen covering events in that country for global news organizations. The two detainees, Mohamed Nader and Rahmatullah Nekzad, took photos and videos on a freelance basis for Al Jazeera. Nekzad also has worked for the Associated Press.
In a statement to Al Jazeera, the NATO command described the men as "suspected Taliban media and propaganda facilitator[s]" and added: "The insurgents use propaganda, often delivered through news organizations as a way to influence and in many cases intimidate the Afghan population." Full release
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