Kashmiri journalists face persecution in India, RSF demands release

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has urged for the immediate release of Kashmiri journalists who are facing persecution by Indian authorities. The recent re-arrest of Asif Sultan, just a day after his release following five years of imprisonment, highlights the ongoing challenges faced by journalists in the region.

Asif Sultan, who was initially detained in 2018 for his journalistic work, was released on February 28, only to be arrested again on March 1 by the Indian Army. His case symbolizes the misuse of anti-terrorism laws to target journalists in Kashmir, with his original arrest linked to an article he wrote on the anniversary of Burhan Wani.

Furthermore, RSF has pointed out the plight of other Kashmiri journalists, including Sajjad Gul, Abdul-Ala Fazli, Irfan Mehraj, and Majid Hydari, who have been imprisoned under similar charges.

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