User:Crtew/Farhad Taqaddosi


Farhad Taqadossi
Born1988?
Iran
Died20 September 2011
NationalityIranian, Press TV
OccupationCamera operator

Farhad Taqaddosi, (1988? - 20 September 2011), was an Iranian camera operator who worked for Iran's Press TV. Taqaddosi was the 21st journalist to be killed in Afghanistan since the 2001 U.S. invasion. Taqaddosi was the 14th international journalist that has been killed.[1][2] He is the only memeber of the Iranian media listed in the CPJ database as killed in Afghanistan War.[3]

Background

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The U.S. embassy and NATO headquarters, both located in a high-protected part of central Kabul, and the nearby Press TV bureau were all damaged by rocket-propelled grenades during the Taliban attacks on 13 September 2011. Taliban militants claimed responsibility for the attacks.[2][13]

Death

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At the time of the attack, Farhad Taqaddosi was working in Press TV bureau in Kabul. He was injured [how?] from an explosion by a rocket-propelled grenade from the Taliban. Taqaddosi died from injuries in a Kabul hospital seven days after after the Taliban attack.[2]

Taqaddosi died in a Kabul hospital from injuries he suffered in the Taliban's September 13 attack on important international buildings in Kabul.[2]

Context

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Taliban ...

Impact

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More international journalists were killed in the War in Afghanistan than reporters who were local and natives.[14]

Reactions

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Irina Bokova, director-general of UNESCO, said, "I condemn the killing of Farhad Taqaddosi. The killing of journalists undermines the profession’s ability to carry out its duty to provide first hand information to the public. Freedom of the press is indispensible for our enjoyment of the fundamental human right of freedom of expression. I therefore call on the authorities to do all in their power to ensure better safety for journalists working in Afghanistan.[15]

References

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  1. ^ "Afghan president: Rabbani's killer staged a ruse". USA Today. Septmember 22, 2011. Retrieved 15 April 2012. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ a b c d "Farhad Taqaddosi". Committee to Protect Journalists. 2011-09-22. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
  3. ^ "24 Journalists Killed in Afghanistan since 1992/Motive Confirmed". Committee to Protect Journalists. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
  4. ^ Iranian journalist dies in Afghanistan (2011-09-22). "Iranian journalist dies in Afghanistan - Committee to Protect Journalists". Cpj.org. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
  5. ^ Simon, Joel. "Taliban - Tag Results - Committee to Protect Journalists". Cpj.org. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
  6. ^ "Iranian journalist dies of injuries sustained in Kabul attack". IFEX. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
  7. ^ "Ruling party MP assaults TV reporter". IFEX. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
  8. ^ "IFJ Global - Iranian Cameraman Dies After Kabul Attack". IFJ.org. 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
  9. ^ "IFJ Global - IFJ Concerned for Safety of Danish Journalism Student in Iran". IFJ.org. 2009-11-06. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
  10. ^ "IFJ Global - Iraqi Journalists Call on United Nations to Act over Media "Nightmare"". IFJ.org. 2006-12-19. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
  11. ^ http://www.presstv.ir/detail/200190.html
  12. ^ http://www.presstv.ir/detail/200599.html
  13. ^ "Cameraman dies from injuries during Taliban attack in Kabul a week ago". Reporters Without Borders. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
  14. ^ "UN official condemns killing of journalists in Afghanistan and Brazil". UN News Centre. 3 October 2011. Retrieved 16 April 2011.
  15. ^ Source: Unescopress (2011-09-30). "Director-General condemns killing of Iranian journalist Farhad Taqaddosi | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization". Unesco.org. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
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Press TV holds remembrance ceremony of cameraman Farhad Taqaddosi in Kabul - Press TV News (YouTube)