Journalist for Mapikornews Nuryani Bessi was attacked while covering the public debate of the Buru Regency regent and deputy regent candidates, at the Buru Regent's Office Hall, Namlea, Maluku on Thursday, November 7, 2024.
Local media reported that the second public debate for the deputy regent candidates for the Buru regional head elections was held that day.
After the debate was over, the Buru General Election Commissionshad prepared a press conference room for all candidates to speak to the media.
But Rahman Holle, a supporter of candidate number 1, broke into the press conference venue, so several journalists were unable to take pictures and interviews.
Feeling obstructed, Nuryani reprimanded Rahman Holle politely, but Rahman Holle did not accept it and attacked the journalists.