Realitatea TV crew attacked while covering farmers' protest in Bucharest's Victory Square
A Realitatea TV reporter and cameraman were assaulted by masked protesters during a farmers' demonstration in Piața Victoriei, Bucharest.
During a farmers' rally in Piața Victoriei, Bucharest, a Realitatea TV team attempting to broadcast the event was met with aggression from masked protesters. The young reporter faced verbal insults, attempts to strip her of the microphone, and a man tried to cover the camera lens. Footage shows a protester wielding a stone and another trying to pull the microphone's sponge from the device.
Police from the Bucharest General Police Directorate have launched inquiries, detained more than 30 demonstrators, and urged media personnel to prioritize their safety. The incident highlights rising tensions between protesters and journalists at public demonstrations.
Why it matters
It shows the risks journalists face covering protests and the need for police protection of media.
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