The Media Institute of Southern Africa (Misa) Zimbabwe chapter is requesting to meet Police Commissioner-General Augustine Chihuri over the increasing harassment and arrest of journalists while covering street protests that are being witnessed in the country.
By Staff Reporter
The media watchdog wrote to Chihuri on Monday seeking audience with him to discuss the “deepening conflict” between members of the police and media practitioners.
Misa-Zimbabwe trust member Cris Chinaka and acting chairperson Kelvin Jakachira said the request for the meeting followed the rise in the number of journalists arrested or assaulted by the police while covering protests by opposition activists and various groupings.
“It is indeed the duty of journalists to cover and report issues and all events in the country, including demonstrations,” the letter read.
Source: Newsday https://www.newsday.co.zw/2016/09/14/misa-zimbabwe-seeks-audience-chihuri/
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