OSCE media freedom representative urges Ukrainian authorities to investigate attack on TV journalist in Zaporizhia
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatovic has called on the Ukrainian government to conduct a prompt investigation into an attack on journalist Anatoliy Ostapenko of the Hromadske.TV television channel in Zaporizhia.
Mijatovic's statement posted on the OSCE website says Ostapenko had been brutally beaten by three unidentified persons while on his way to the office in Zaporizhia.
The journalist sustained several injuries.
"As the disturbing developments with regards to journalists' safety continue in different parts of Ukraine, I reiterate my call on the authorities to do their utmost to keep the issue high on the agenda and put an end to the impunity for these crimes," Mijatovic said.
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