BANGLADESH

Attacked


February 4
Yasin Kabir Joy, Janakantha, ATTACKED
Joy, a photographer for the daily Janakantha, Dhaka's largest newspaper, was assaulted while covering a clash at Dhaka University between student groups supporting rival political parties. According to a United Press International report, Joy and at least one other photojournalist were beaten as they tried to photograph pro-government students destroying microphones set up for an opposition group meeting. Joy's camera and eyeglasses were smashed during the attack.

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