Turkey - Police violence against journalists covering dispersal of protesters

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders firmly condemns violence against journalists by the Istanbul police during the past few days. At least six journalists were attacked on May Day and another three women journalists were harassed during a demonstration on 5 May. “Journalists should not have to pay for the current social tension in Turkey,” Reporters Without Borders said. “We urge the Istanbul police to carry out full and impartial investigations in order to identify and punish the police officers (...)

© Reporters sans frontières - mardi 7 mai 2013