Following widespread criticism over gender discrimination, Afghanistan's visiting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi organised a second press conference on Sunday in Delhi, this time including women journalists.

The controversy erupted after Muttaqi's initial media briefing on Friday evening, held a day after he arrived in New Delhi for a week-long visit, where women journalists were reportedly barred from attending. The exclusion triggered strong condemnation from media organisations and political leaders across the spectrum.

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The Editors Guild of India and Indian Women Press Corps jointly

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