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Interesting article from Eloise Goldsmith. Quoting the introduction to the article below:
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"These protests are a matter of huge public interest and the public has a right to know exactly what's going on," said the executive director of RSF USA.
The press freedom group Reporters Without Borders, also known as RSF, on Monday condemned recorded attacks carried out largely by law enforcement, but also by protestors, against journalists reporting on protests that took place in Los Angeles this past weekend.
Protests began on Friday to oppose federal immigration raids on workplaces.
In a statement, RSF said that it has verified at least 27 recorded incidents of violence against journalists since June 6 with the help of its local partner, the Los Angeles Press Club. Twenty four of those incidents were carried out by law enforcement, and three were carried out by individual protestors, according to the statement.
"The wave of violence against journalists on the streets of Los Angeles this weekend is unacceptable. These protests are a matter of huge public interest and the public has a right to know exactly what's going on. The only way that can happen is if journalists are allowed to do their jobs freely," said Clayton Weimers, the executive director of RSF USA.
"This is inherently dangerous work, but it's made more dangerous by authorities who are unable or unwilling to distinguish press from protestors, and by private actors who attack members of the media," Weimers continued. "Authorities in LA must do more to ensure press freedom is respected during these protests."
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Full article:
www.commondreams.org
I've actually seen one filmed incident where it appears that a reporter was -deliberately- targetted by law enforcement. The scene can be seen here:
www.abc.net.au
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"These protests are a matter of huge public interest and the public has a right to know exactly what's going on," said the executive director of RSF USA.
The press freedom group Reporters Without Borders, also known as RSF, on Monday condemned recorded attacks carried out largely by law enforcement, but also by protestors, against journalists reporting on protests that took place in Los Angeles this past weekend.
Protests began on Friday to oppose federal immigration raids on workplaces.
In a statement, RSF said that it has verified at least 27 recorded incidents of violence against journalists since June 6 with the help of its local partner, the Los Angeles Press Club. Twenty four of those incidents were carried out by law enforcement, and three were carried out by individual protestors, according to the statement.
"The wave of violence against journalists on the streets of Los Angeles this weekend is unacceptable. These protests are a matter of huge public interest and the public has a right to know exactly what's going on. The only way that can happen is if journalists are allowed to do their jobs freely," said Clayton Weimers, the executive director of RSF USA.
"This is inherently dangerous work, but it's made more dangerous by authorities who are unable or unwilling to distinguish press from protestors, and by private actors who attack members of the media," Weimers continued. "Authorities in LA must do more to ensure press freedom is respected during these protests."
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Full article:
Reporters Without Borders Decries 'Wave of Violence' Against Journalists at LA Protests | Common Dreams
RSF condemns attacks on journalists at LA protests. 27 incidents of violence, 24 by law enforcement. Press freedom must be respected, group says.
www.commondreams.org
I've actually seen one filmed incident where it appears that a reporter was -deliberately- targetted by law enforcement. The scene can be seen here:
Marines to arrive in LA as ABC camera operator hit by less lethal round during protests
An additional 700 US Marines are expected to reach Los Angeles on Monday night or Tuesday morning, local time, as part of efforts to quell the protests.
www.abc.net.au