10
Aug
2014
Security Forces Assault Journalists at Dar al-Fatwa
Several reporters and cameramen were wounded after a verbal spat occurred between a cameraman and security forces in Dar al-Fatwa. According to the state-run National News Agency, journalists were allowed to enter the hall were a new Mufti was being elected but a quarrel took place with security forces. LBCI reported that al-Arabi al-Jadeed cameraman was assaulted. Several reporters who were attacked said that they will press charges to the General Prosecution. The Internal Security Forces said an investigation was launched into the matter upon the orders of Interior Minister Nouhad al-Mashnouq and the agency's chief. Prime Minister Tammam Salam…
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