from MicroWave@lemmy.world to world@lemmy.world on 04 Feb 12:56
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The two journalists had published a report alleging corruption by a local official in southwestern China, rights group RSF said, adding that the case shows how hostile the country has become to independent reporting.
Two independent journalists were detained by local authorities after they published a report alleging corruption by a local official in southwestern China, rights group Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said on Tuesday, condemning the incident.
Police in Chengdu said they were investigating a 50-year-old man surnamed Liu and a 34-year-old surnamed Wu on suspicion of making “false accusations” and conducting “illegal business operations.”
Authorities said they were placed under “criminal coercive measures,” a term typically referring to detention.
Chinese media and RSF identified the two journalists as Liu Hu and Wu Yingjiao.
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