Afghan journalist Farida Nekzad says she 's been threatened by extremist groups . She was arrested in August and charged with "spreading propaganda against the state," according to her lawyer, who said he would appeal the decision. `` The biggest problem is that there is no guarantee ( for women 's safety ) . '' She is a director and cofounder of an independent news agency in Afghanistan . She trains journalists , and many of them are women .
Afghan journalist Farida Nekzad says she 's been threatened by extremist groups . She was arrested in August and charged with "spreading propaganda against the state," according to her lawyer, who said he would appeal the decision. She is a director and cofounder of an independent news agency in Afghanistan . She trains journalists , and many of them are women .