At least 28 journalists harassed, beaten, denied access while covering Nigerian state elections

At least 28 journalists harassed, beaten, denied access while covering Nigerian state elections
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Edwin Philip (left), a reporter with Breeze 99.9 FM, Ashiru Umar (center), editor and senior correspondent with Premier Radio, and Opeyemi Adenihun (right), a camera operator with Arise TV, were among at least 28 journalists and media workers who were harassed or attacked while covering the Nigerian state elections on March 18 and 19, 2023. (Photo Credit: Edwin Philip, Premier Radio, Ibrahim Tanko)

Edwin Philip (left), a reporter with Breeze 99.9 FM, Ashiru Umar (center), editor and senior correspondent with Premier Radio, and Opeyemi Adenihun (right), a camera operator with Arise TV, were among at least 28 journalists and media workers who were harassed or attacked while covering the Nigerian state elections on March 18 and 19, 2023. (Photo Credit: Edwin Philip, Premier Radio, Ibrahim Tanko)

“Nigerian authorities should swiftly identify and hold accountable those responsible for the recent attacks…”

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