Alerts | Physical attack by public
Covid-19

Two journalists assaulted by a gang while reporting about lockdown violations in Nepal

18.04.2020

Date:
18.04.2020
Number of cases:
2
Regions/Countries:
Nepal
Alert types:
Verbal, online or physical attack: Physical attack by public

Journalists Manoj Mourbait and Sibendra Rohita working for Janakpur Today and www.khojkendra.com investigative portal were attacked on in Dhanusha district. The journalists were assaulted by a gang of five on their way home from reporting about the COVID-19. Their laptop and camera were also taken away.

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