News
news
Share
Taliban accused of killing a pregnant police officer
Published 09:58 6 Sept 2021 BST
Updated 10:24 6 Sept 2021 BST
Explore more on these topics:
Share
Published 09:58 6 Sept 2021 BST
Updated 10:24 6 Sept 2021 BST
Explore more on these topics:
The woman, identified by local media as Banu Negar, was apparently killed at home in Firozkoh, the capital of central Ghor province. The murder was also said to have taken place in front of her family.
The Taliban are currently denying any involvement in the killing and told the BBC they are now investigating her death. One of the group's spokesmen, Zabiullah Mujaheed said: "We are aware of the incident and I am confirming that the Taliban have not killed her, our investigation is ongoing."The Negar family say Banu, who worked at the local prison, was killed after three gunmen arrived at the house on Saturday, going on to search the premises and tying up other family members. Images of the crime scene taken by the relatives have been spotted on social media.
News
News
News
News
NHS staff and airports told to prepare for possible UK Ebola outbreak
The WHO has declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. It’s been understood that NHS staff are having to prepare for a potential influx of UK Ebola after it was announced there had been an outbreak in central Africa. According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), caution is now advised regarding […]
News
9h
David Sullivan steps down as West Ham chairman over ‘serious historic allegations’
Sullivan denies all allegations made against him. David Sullivan has stepped down from his role as joint-chair of West Ham United after being “made aware of the impending publication of serious historic allegations”, the club stated, per Sky News. The club issued a statement this morning (Saturday, June 6), confirming Sullivan’s decision. The statement reads: […]
News
11h
‘Godzilla’ El Niño predicted to cause global chaos, UN warns
News
