Monday, January 21, 2013

Journalists Beaten by Kenyan Police

Two journalists were attacked on January 20, 2013 while trying to capture coverage of a riot in Kibera.

One journalist was hit in the head and held by officers while his fellow colleague was beaten badly. The police confiscated the memory card and damaged the journalist camera.

Both journalists followed procedure by presenting themselves to the officers and showing their press cards.

Both men are in the hospital for treatment and the incident is being investigated.

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