Killing of Musa Khankhel
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| Date | 18 February 2009 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Swat |
| Location | Pakistan |
| Cause | Shooting |
| Deaths | Musa Khankhel |
| Burial | Swat, Pakistan |
| Accused |
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| Charges |
On 18 February 2009, Musa Khankhel, a Pakistani journalist was assassinated in Matta, Swat after reporting on the peace march of Sufi Muhammad, the leader of a Taliban group.[1][2][3] [4][5] Khankel worked for Geo as a reporter for five years and was known as an "aggressive and courageous reporter".[1][6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Musa Khankhel".
- ^ "In the Line of Duty".
- ^ "Musa Khankhel - Journalists Killed - Committee to Protect Journalists". cpj.org.
- ^ "Pakistani Reporter Is Killed After Celebration of Truce". The New York Times. 19 February 2009.
- ^ "Musa Khankhel laid to rest". 20 February 2009.
- ^ "TV journalist Musa Khan Khel killed in Swat". 18 February 2009.
- ^ "7th death anniversary of Musa Khankhel observed". www.thenews.com.pk.
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