Alerts | Physical attack by authorities
Covid-19

South African editor fled to Lesotho after being assaulted by police

15.05.2020

Date:
15.05.2020
Number of cases:
1
Regions/Countries:
South Africa
Alert types:
Verbal, online or physical attack: Physical attack by authorities

South African journalist Paul Nthoba fled the country after being allegedly assaulted and insulted by the police in Ficksburg, Free State, on May 15 while covering police presence to implement COVID-19 related restrictions. Fearing for his life, the journalist fled to Lesotho.

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