Press freedom violated? Journalists decry police harassment
The Press Photographers of the Philippines condemned alleged harassment of two photojournalists by police officers during an ASEAN-related protest, calling it a "clear violation of press freedom." The police have launched an investigation to identify responsible personnel.
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