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

Kenyan TV cameraman attacked while covering social distancing measures

28.03.2020

Date:
28.03.2020
Number of cases:
1
Regions/Countries:
Kenya
Alert types:
Verbal, online or physical attack: Physical attack by authorities

A TV cameraman working for Weru TV was attacked by three policemen as he covered government officials enforcing social distancing at Mitunguu market, Imenti South, Meru County. Police officials asked the journalist to delete the footage.

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