Freshta Kohistani

Freshta Kohistani (Pashto: فرشته کوهستانی; 1991 – 24 December 2020) was an Afghan woman's rights activist and a pro-democracy advocate, who had frequently spoken against a wave of assassinations in Afghanistan. She was herself assassinated at the age of 29.[1]

Kohistani frequently organised events in the capital, Kabul, advocating women's rights in Afghanistan.[1] She also used social media as a platform for her message and had a large following.[1]

In December 2020, she was shot and killed near her home by gunmen on a motorbike in the Hesa Awal Kohistan District of Kapisa province in Afghanistan; she was 29 years old. Her brother was also killed in the attack.[1][2][3] The gunmen escaped.[4] Before her death, Kohistani had asked for protection from the authorities after receiving threats.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Nisar, Naqshab (December 26, 2020). "Afghan women's rights activist Freshta Kohistani shot dead, spoke against wave of assassinations". www.ibtimes.co.in.
  2. ^ "Afghan women's rights activist, brother shot dead". www.aljazeera.com.
  3. ^ "Afghan woman activist Freshta Kohistani gunned down in Kapisa province". Hindustan Times. December 25, 2020.
  4. ^ Abed, Fahim (2020-12-10). "Afghan War Casualty Report: December 2020". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-12-30.
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