Defenders Coalition condemns assault, arrest of Citizen TV journalist during Nairobi fuel protests
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The Defenders Coalition has condemned the alleged harassment, physical assault and arrest of Citizen TV journalist Francis Odee while covering demonstrations against rising fuel prices in Nairobi’s Central Business District.
In a statement, the human rights organisation expressed concern over the use of force and intimidation against journalists performing their professional duties, warning that such actions threaten media freedom and the public’s right to information.
The coalition maintained that journalists covering demonstrations should not be treated as participants in protests simply because they are documenting events.