Afghanistan, Siddiqui killed: Reuters Pulitzer Prize photojournalist

The photojournalist of Reuters Danish Siddiqui was killed today Friday while covering a clash between Afghan security forces and Taliban fighters near a border crossing with Pakistan in Kandahar province. This was confirmed by an Afghan commander to the British news agency.

Afghan special forces were fighting to recapture the main market area of ​​Spin Boldak when Siddiqui and an Afghan officer were killed in what was described as crossfire with the Taliban, the official told Reuters.