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French-Afghan journalist freed in Afghanistan: RSF

French-Afghan journalist Mortaza Behboud has been freed by the Taliban in Afghanistan. © Olivier Favier RFI

French-Afghan journalist Mortaza Behboudi, held in detention since January in Afghanistan, was freed after charges against him were dropped, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said Wednesday.

"The Taliban judiciary have ordered the release of journalist Mortaza Behboudi. The decision has just come through after 284 days of imprisonment," RSF said in a statement to AFP.

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