Description
Tempo journalist was attacked while covering a demonstration at the People's Representative Council (DPR) parliamentary complex on Thursday, August 22 2024.
The demonstration ended in chaos after the protesters managed to break through the fences on the right and left sides of the DPR's main gate.
Journalist was hit by tear gas. Journalist were also trampled by the crowd who ran to save themselves during the chaotic demonstration.
At that time the journalist experienced shortness of breath, making it difficult to walk, and felt breathless. Luckily there were several people who helped him. He also received portable oxygen from the crowd before being taken to hospital.
Information
Number of attacked persons or entities related to media
1
Do they work as freelance or media?
Yes
Position in media
Status of journalists
Gender
Male
Age
Country
DKI Jakarta
Full name or name of group
Identified
The name of perpetrator (individual/group)
Police
Background (state actor or non state actor)
Gender
Attack mention about gender background/sexual wording?
No
Date of incident
Type of incident
Physical assaults (include death, injury, abduction)
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