The Committee to Protect Journalists today called on Ukrainian authorities to investigate claims that police attacked journalists covering a protest in Kyiv, and to ensure the safety of the press. At least two journalists were injured in Kyiv on March 3 when police dispersed a protest camp outside parliament, where activists were calling for the resignation of the president and an end to corruption and immunity for members of parliament, according to press reports.
“We call on all Ukrainian police to respect the right of journalists to cover political events without fearing for their safety,” said CPJ Europe and Central Asia Program Coordinator Nina Ognianova. “Ukrainian authorities must investigate attacks on journalists and punish those responsible to send a strong message that they support and protect a free press.”
