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Afghanistan: Female Youtuber killed in Kabul, confirms Taliban

Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 24 Aug 2023, 11:37 pm Print

Afghanistan: Female Youtuber killed in Kabul, confirms Taliban Youtuber

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A female Youtuber has been killed in Afghanistan's Kabul city, the Taliban confirmed on Thursday.

The deceased woman was identified as Hora Sadat.

Khalid Zadran, a spokesperson for the Taliban, posted on X: "A YouTuber girl named Hora Sadat was killed by unknown persons in Kabul's 18th district three days ago."

He said two people have been arrested in connection with the incident so far.

"The police have arrested two people, including a woman, on murder charges in the so-far investigations. Further investigation is underway for final details," he said.

An investigation into the matter is currently undergoing.