Hot News 2005

June 17

Vecherniy Bishkek photo reporter was attacked by unknown individuals

 

Eugeniy Petriychuk, a photo reporter with Vecherniy Bishkek newspaper, was attacked by unknown individuals, while covering the Government House being seized by protesters. The attackers twisted journalist’s hands, grabbed his photo camera and lighted the tape. National Security Service’s officers denied any involvement in the incident. According to an NSC’ spokesman, who wished to remain anonymous, the attackers were Government House’s State Security Service officers.

 

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