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South Africa: CFWIJ Condemns The Public Harassment Against Ayesha Ismail

eNCA correspondent Ayesha Ismail endured public harassment along with her cameraman while reporting on an anti-racism protest in Cape Town. Reportedly, the incident took place on June 10 when supporters of the opposition party, South African Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), threatened the journalist. Amidst the chaos by violent supporters, the crew fled the scene to save themselves from attack. CFWIJ condemns the mass outrage against the journalist and her cameraman. We demand an immediate investigation into the matter by the law enforcement authorities.

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