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Covid-19Physical attack by publicVerbal, online or physical attack

Colombian journalist threatened and attacked after reporting on clandestine party in violation of COVID-19 rules

19.04.2021

Date:
19.04.2021
Number of cases:
1
Regions/Countries:
Americas: Colombia
Alert types:
Verbal, online or physical attack: Physical attack by public

Carlos Franco, the director of CF News Baranoa Noticias, was harassed after publishing a video of clandestine party in Baranoa, Atlántico province. Franco reportedly received threats via WhatsApp. Later, his home was vandalized.

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