Persveilig receives two new reports of journalists harassed at Malieveld
PersVeilig has received two more reports of journalists facing harassment and intimidation from protesters at Malieveld. The incidents involve reporters being filmed or physically assaulted, highlighting a concerning trend of targeted aggression against media professionals.
The press safety organization PersVeilig has received two additional reports of journalists being harassed during a demonstration at Malieveld. One incident involved a photographer who was pushed from behind and fell to the ground, while another journalist reported being filmed by protesters. These reports add to three previous accounts of verbal and physical threats faced by reporters at the same location, including incidents where journalists were pushed or tripped by demonstrators.
A spokesperson for PersVeilig expressed concern that reporters are increasingly being targeted for filming. These recordings are allegedly intended to be shared online along with personal information, which increases the risk of further intimidation. Previous reports from the site also included a Spanish photographer who ended up in the water during police intervention. Such acts of aggression toward media personnel working at public protests have become a growing concern for safety organizations monitoring the treatment of journalists in the country.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
