Photojournalist killed in targeted attack on election rally in Afghanistan

Photojournalist killed in targeted attack on election rally in Afghanistan: IFJ: 

Hakimi was killed when a motorcycle bomb was detonated around midday targeting the campaign rally of Nazifa Beg, a female candidate from Rustaq district of Takhar. Hakimi was among 22 people killed, and a further 32 were injured. Afghanistan is holding parliamentary and district council elections on October 20. Election-related attacks have surged since the registration of candidates and votes began in July and at least 8 candidates and many other civilians have been murdered in attacks.