Pakistan - Three journalists injured when protesters ransack and torch press club

Reporters without borders

A large crowd protesting against a controversial US-produced film ridiculing the Prophet Mohammed yesterday ransacked and set fire to the Press Club in Wari, in the Upper Dir district of the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, injuring three journalists. "We condemn such acts of violence against journalists and the premises they use," Reporters Without Borders said. "The security forces must have an active presence at demonstrations to ensure that they do not turn violent, and (...)

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