In Part 2 of our interview with Afghan journalist Bilal Sarwary, he discusses life under Taliban rule  and the increasing Taliban attacks on journalists.

Afghan Journalist Bilal Sarwary: Taliban Must "Allow a Free Press to Thrive" Amid Humanitarian Crisis

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Afghan Journalist Bilal Sarwary: Taliban Must "Allow a Free Press to Thrive" Amid Humanitarian Crisis

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