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    1. BBC News Press Team‏Verified account @BBCNewsPR 30 Apr 2018

      Statement from BBC World Service Director Jamie Angus: "It is with great sadness that the BBC can confirm the death of BBC Afghan reporter Ahmad Shah following an attack earlier today. The attack took place in Khost province." (1/3)

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    2. BBC News Press Team‏Verified account @BBCNewsPR 30 Apr 2018

      "Ahmad Shah was 29. He had worked for the BBC Afghan service for more than a year and had already established himself as a highly capable journalist who was a respected and popular member of the team." (2/3)

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    3. BBC News Press Team‏Verified account @BBCNewsPR 30 Apr 2018

      "This is a devastating loss and I send my sincere condolences to Ahmad Shah’s friends and family and the whole BBC Afghan team. We are doing all we can to support his family at this very difficult time.” (3/3)

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      BBC News Press Team‏Verified account @BBCNewsPR 30 Apr 2018

      BBC journalist Ahmad Shah, who was killed earlier today.pic.twitter.com/ISxNiEYd0I

      6:12 AM - 30 Apr 2018
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        1. Ancient Jake‏ @Ancient_Jake 30 Apr 2018
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          :-(

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        1. Bakhti Nishanov‏ @b_nishanov 30 Apr 2018
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          #DaeshAreLosers

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        1. ross‏ @russell50 30 Apr 2018
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          So sad

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        1. ahmed‏ @ahmed5785 30 Apr 2018
          Replying to @BBCNewsPR

          May his soul rest in peace

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        2. Colin S  🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿‏ @BigC1874 30 Apr 2018
          Replying to @IAMPaulHamilton @BBCNewsPR

          Do the suicide bombers not get a fraction of the blame too?

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        1. Abdullah Adill Muhmand‏ @im_a_adill_m 30 Apr 2018
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          Rip

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        1. Ejaz Saheba Malikzada‏ @EjazMalikzada 30 Apr 2018
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          Thought and prayers. May his soul rest in peace. Condolences to @BBC family.

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        1. Paul Marr‏ @SerendipitySays 30 Apr 2018
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          Tragic news.

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        1. Iregbenu Paul 🇳‏ @chimopol 30 Apr 2018
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          Tragic

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