US: Fueled by years of Trump’s demonization of the media, unprecedented violence breaks out against journalists covering protests

NewsProtests in at least 30 cities across the US following the police killing of George Floyd have resulted in violent attacks from police and protesters alike against journalists. Dozens of incidents have been reported so far, ranging from threats to serious physical assaults. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns these attacks in the strongest possible terms and calls for immediate measures to protect journalists. After the arrest on live television of a CNN crew covering p

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