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– Journalists arrested, attacked while covering nationwide protests in DRC (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News August 9, 2017

At least 15 journalists were arrested in various cities in the Democratic Republic of Congo while covering demonstrations to demand the publication of an election calendar. Some of the journalists were physically attacked.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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