Fears grow for British journalist
Fears are growing for the safety of a British journalist arrested in Afghanistan by the ruling Taliban.
Yvonne Ridley, a 43-year-old mother of three was detained yesterday, according to the Taliban’s press agency.
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SUBSCRIBEFears are growing for the safety of a British journalist arrested in Afghanistan by the ruling Taliban.
Yvonne Ridley, a 43-year-old mother of three was detained yesterday, according to the Taliban’s press agency.
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