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Jan 11 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
Two Peruvian journalists injured in hit-and-run
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#Peru: Journalist Pablo Torres told CPJ he believed he was targeted for reporting on alleged corruption and mismanagement by the local government in #Bellavista.
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“Peruvian police must conduct a swift and transparent investigation to determine whether attackers targeted La Ribareña journalists Luis Angulo and Pablo Torres for their work,” said @cmdelaserna, CPJ’s program director.

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“Attacks on journalists investigating corruption are very concerning, and [#Peru] authorities must bring those responsible to justice,” said @cmdelaserna, CPJ’s program director.

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