Document #1314831

AI – Amnesty International (Author)

# Iraq: Allegations of beating of Iraqi journalist must be investigated [MDE 14/033/2008]

http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/asset/MDE14/033/2008/en/948fb9be-cc2b-11dd-92df-9f9650cfe2c1/mde140332008en.pdf

ecoi.net description:
Amnesty International called on the authorities to investigate reports that Muntadhar al-Zaidi, the journalist who threw his shoes at US President George W. Bush, has suffered a broken hand and ribs and an injury to the eye after being beaten up by security officials
Country:
Iraq
Source:
AI – Amnesty International (Author)
Original link:
http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/asset/MDE14/033/2008/en/948fb9be-cc2b-11dd-92df-9f9650cfe2c1/mde140332008en.pdf
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
17 December 2008
Document ID:
1314831 (former ID 111770)

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