Radio journalist Alejandro Rupay was assaulted during a live broadcast on 30 January. Rupay, a presenter with Radio FM 98 in the town of Tingo Maria, central Peru, was beaten and threatened after the brother of the district’s governor burst into the studio during transmission. Rupay was hit in the face and warned to “stop irritating the governor or worse will happen to you”. The assault occurred a week after Rupay had made comments alleging the governor had been involved in corruption.
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Journalist assaulted during live broadcast
Radio journalist Alejandro Rupay was assaulted during a live broadcast on 30 January. Rupay, a presenter with Radio FM 98 in the town of Tingo Maria, central Peru, was beaten and threatened after the brother of the district’s governor burst into the studio during transmission. Rupay was hit in the face and warned to “stop […]
05 Feb 08
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