source: All Africa
actor1: Police Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (2019-)
actor2: Civilians (Democratic Republic of Congo)
location: Likasi
notes: On 24 March 2020, a journalist was reportedly attacked by two police officers in Likasi (Haut-Katanga), whilst covering the lockdown declared by the Congolese government in the face of the spread of coronavirus. The victim was chased and attacked by officials after showing his accreditation. The journalist suffered a broken leg and injuries to both his head and arm.