21 journalists battered, 2 killed in Egypt clashes

Supporters and opponents of Egypt's ousted President Mohammed Morsi clash on the 6 October bridge Fr
Supporters and opponents of Egypt’s ousted President Mohammed Morsi clash on the 6 October bridge Fr

The Association for Freedom of Thought and Expression has reported 21 cases of assault against journalists in Egypt over which at least two killed from June 26 to July 27.

The report has listed destruction or theft of the journalists’ equipment, dragging, beatings and murder, since mass demonstrations began against ousted president Mohamed Morsi.

Most assaults against journalists reported by the association took place while covering clashes between pro, anti-Morsi protestors or during clashes between Morsi supporters and security forces.

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