In Nigeria, at least 56 journalists attacked and harassed as protests roil region

Date:: 21 August 2024
Place:: Nigeria
Fact-check:: Verified
Reference:: IAWRT-00298

Physical violenceHarassment and surveillance

Zainab was among 56 journalists attacked during the #EndBadGovernance protests in Abuja in 2024. She was struck by police while wearing her press credentials, raising questions about the safety of female reporters during civil unrest

https://cpj.org/2024/08/in-nigeria-at-least-56-journalists-attacked-and-harassed-as-protests-roil-region/

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