Ukraine - Widespread violence against journalists during Kiev protests

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders is appalled by the scale of the violence against journalists during the pro-European demonstrations in Kiev. At least 45 journalists have been injured in clashes between demonstrators and police since 29 November. Most of the violence against journalists was deliberate. “The frequency and gravity of the attacks on journalists indicate a deliberate desire to crush freedom of information,” Reporters Without Borders said. “It is unacceptable that the media have again (...)

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