Killing of Musa Khankhel explained

Killing of Musa Khankhel
Venue:Swat
Location:Pakistan
Cause:Shooting
Reported Deaths:Musa Khankhel
Burial:Swat, Pakistan
Accused:
  • Taliban
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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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Musa Khankhel.
  2. News: In the Line of Duty.
  3. Web site: Musa Khankhel - Journalists Killed - Committee to Protect Journalists. cpj.org.
  4. Web site: Pakistani Reporter Is Killed After Celebration of Truce. 19 February 2009. The New York Times.
  5. Web site: Musa Khankhel laid to rest. 20 February 2009.
  6. Web site: TV journalist Musa Khan Khel killed in Swat.
  7. Web site: 7th death anniversary of Musa Khankhel observed. www.thenews.com.pk.