Afghanistan on Wednesday released two civil society activists arrested after exposing alleged sexual abuse of hundreds of school children, following pressure from the United States and international human rights groups.

After US pressure, Afghanistan frees activists who exposed sex abuse

Two men have been "arbitrarily detained" by Afghanistan's intelligence agency after exposing a paedophile ring that allegedly abused hundreds of boys, Amnesty said Monday in a statement urging the pair's release.

Amnesty urges release of Afghan men who exposed paedophile ring

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After US pressure, Afghanistan frees activists who exposed sex abuse

Amnesty urges release of Afghan men who exposed paedophile ring