OSCE media freedom representative condemns brutal attack against Ukrainian journalist, calls for thorough investigation
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović expressed deep concern about journalists' safety in Ukraine following an attack against Tatyana Chernovil, a journalist with Ukrainskaya pravda.
Chernovil was severely beaten last night after being followed on her way from Boryspil to Kyiv. Reportedly she suffered serious injuries, including a concussion and broken nose.
"Attacks on journalists cannot be tolerated, there must be no impunity for the perpetrators. I welcome that President Yanukovich condemned this attack and call on the authorities to conduct a swift and thorough investigation to bring those responsible to justice,” Mijatović said
Media reports that police has launched an investigation on hooliganism charges. According to Ukrainskaya pravda, Chernovil´s latest and critical reports covered high-level law enforcement officials.
Mijatović also reiterated her call to the Ukrainian authorities to improve the safety of journalists which has unfortunately deteriorated in recent weeks.
Source: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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