At least 12 journalists were attacked when supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed major government buildings in the capital city of Brasilia on Sunday, according to the Union of Professional Journalists in the Federal District. The union condemned the violence against members of the press, which “prevented them from carrying out their work safely.”
The Brazilian Investigative Journalism Association (ABRAJI) reported that journalists had been physically attacked and said some reporters also had their equipment stolen by Bolsonaro supporters. Video depicted damage to an office in the presidential palace, as well as broken windows in the country’s highest court.
The violence was condemned by former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who tweeted that “Democracy guarantees the right to free expression, but it also requires people to respect institutions.”
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of journalists in Brazil, and the Union of Professional Journalists in the Federal District has called on the government to ensure the safety of journalists in the country. It is unclear what action the government will take in response to the incident.
Key takeaways:
- At least 12 journalists were attacked by supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.
- The Brazilian Investigative Journalism Association reported that journalists had been physically attacked and had their equipment stolen.
- The Union of Professional Journalists in the Federal District has called on the government to ensure the safety of journalists in the country.
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