Egypt - Physical attacks on journalists, government interference in media

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders condemns the many acts of violence against journalists during demonstrations on 30 June, the first anniversary of Mohamed Morsi's installation as president, and urges the authorities to protect journalists and to rescind recent arbitrary measures that threaten the independence of both state and privately-owned media. One journalist killed, more than ten physically attacked According to a public health ministry report released yesterday, 781 people were injured (...)

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