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French police and protesters attack the media in Yellow Vest protests (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News January 7, 2019

Numerous journalists have reported being attacked and threatened by riot police during the ongoing demonstrations sweeping France; others have been forcibly ejected from meetings by protesters and physically intimidated.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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