Papua New Guinea journalist assaulted over prison reporting

Media watchdogs are demanding a full independent investigation into the matter

Originally published on Global Voices

Bomana prison facility in Port Moresby. Screenshot from YouTube video report of TVWAN Online. Fair use.

Veteran Papua New Guinea journalist Rebecca Kuku said she was assaulted by correctional service officers at the Bomana remand facility after she reported on the living conditions of inmates residing there. The incident has alarmed local media groups, which...