Ukraine - Violence against journalists amid growing authoritarianism

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders condemns the violent attacks on journalists during clashes between demonstrators and security forces which erupted in Kiev yesterday and which are continuing. At least 26 media personnel have so far been hurt while covering the protests and clashes. Most were injured by stun grenades, rubber bullets or other non-lethal projectiles. Fourteen of them said they were deliberately targeted by the security forces. “The deliberate attacks on media personnel are (...)

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