Tuesday, April 06, 2004

A1 Plus | 18:55:52 | 05-04-2004 | Politics |

VIOLEMCE AGAINST JOURNALISTS BECOMES DANGEROUSLY COMMONPLACE IN ARMENIA

Geghamyan-staged rally had heavy consequences for the journalists fulfilling their professional duty today. Aravot and Haykakan Zhamanak newspapers' correspondents Anna Israelyanand Hayk Gevorgyan underwent violence: they were beaten and their cameras were snatched out and broken.

Cameras of Kentron, Hay TV and H1 TV companies were broken as well.

Among those became victims of brutality was Investigating Journalists Association member Onik Grigoryan.

Camera was pulled out also from Shant TV company cameraman hands.

National Unity cameraman was beaten and his camera was broken.

It should be noted that legions of policemen lined the pavement from early morning to provide security.

When our correspondent on the scene asked one of them why they let offenders act with impunity, he answered: "Who knows who they are?"

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