Congo: IFJ calls for probe of “violent” assault of journalist

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has called for an investigation into the “violent” assault by Congolese police officers on journalist Giscard Mahoungou who was attacked while covering a student demonstration. “We condemn this violent assault, which looks like reprisals against media reporting on police violence,” said Gabriel Baglo, Director of the IFJ Africa office.