Journalist assaulted at Citizens Coalition for Change rally

MISA Zimbabwe condemns any forms of violence, particularly against media practitioners and journalists undertaking their lawful work.

In that regard, political parties should allow and support unhindered media coverage of all election related events and activities including creating conducive environments for journalists to work without any hindrance.

Political parties should thus not take the law into their own hands. The police and political parties should take all necessary steps to ensure the safety and security of journalists during their political events.

MISA Zimbabwe therefore calls on political parties and any aggrieved parties to report their complaints against the media with the Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe or the Zimbabwe Media Commission.

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About MISA

The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) was founded in 1992. Its work focuses on promoting, and advocating for, the unhindered enjoyment of freedom of expression, access to information and a free, independent, diverse and pluralistic media.