Media

Belgian news crew assaulted in China

Published Monday, Dec 1 2008, 09:18 GMT | By Sarah Rollo
A Belgian news crew has allegedly been beaten while working on a report about AIDS in China.

Journalist Tom Van de Weghe and his crew from Flemish station VRT had been in Central China interviewing a number of people about the disease when they were set upon, claims Reporters Without Borders.

A VRT spokesperson said they were beaten and robbed of money and equipment by 12 men recruited by authorities in Henan province. Beijing recently promised foreign reporters free access while working in the Communist country.

Top Stories

New DS games
Play this exclusive bingo game with a Bejeweled bonus. £2,500 in Guaranteed Jackpots and free tickets to be won daily, PLUS there’s a huge Progressive Jackpot at stake if you call Full House with a certain number of calls!
S21 T1.7680678367615 {run_id}