Egypt - Journalists attacked while covering clashes between rival demonstrators

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders is worried about the recent widespread physical attacks on journalists, who were again targeted when rival demonstrations by Muslim Brotherhood supporters and opponents of President Mohamed Morsi led to violent clashes on 19 April. “We condemn the repeated attacks on journalists, who are finding it harder and harder to do their job,” Reporters Without Borders said. “Covering demonstrations or clashes is dangerous work, because the participants want to prevent media (...)

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