On August 15, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said that nine journalists have been detained by the Taliban in the last 10 days, reports The Khaama Press News Agency. RSF added that 12 journalists are currently held in detention without any reason being given, and their whereabouts remain unknown. The detained journalists include Faqir Mohammad Faqirzai, Jan Agha Saleh, Haseeb Hassas, Habib Sarab, Sayed Wahdatullah Abdali, Shamsullah Omari, Wahidrahman Afghanmal, Ataullah Omar, and Parwiz Sargand.