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CNN reporter and crew hit by tear gas in Hong Kong

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Covering the ongoing mass protests in Hong Kong

It was originally sparked by a controversial and now-shelved bill that would have allowed extradition from Hong Kong to China, CNN’s Anna Coren and her crew were hit by tear gas.

Why is it important for the international community to continue supporting journalists reporting on the situation in Hong Kong?

On September 29th, 2019, a CNN reporter and crew were hit by tear gas during the protests in Hong Kong. The incident highlighted the dangerous nature of reporting in a conflict zone.

CNN journalist Anna Coren and her team were reporting on the ongoing anti-government demonstrations which have been taking place in Hong Kong since early June. The protests were sparked by a proposed extradition bill which would have allowed citizens of Hong Kong to be extradited to mainland China to stand trial. The bill has since been withdrawn, but the protests have continued, with demonstrators demanding greater democracy and an investigation into the police response to the protests.

During the course of their reporting, Coren and her team were caught up in clashes between protesters and police in the Wan Chai district of Hong Kong. Tear gas and pepper spray were deployed by the police in an attempt to disperse the crowds, and the CNN crew, along with other journalists and protesters, were caught in the crossfire.

Coren described the experience as “terrifying” and said that it has become increasingly difficult for journalists to report on the situation in Hong Kong. “We were simply doing our jobs, reporting on what was happening on the ground, and we were targeted by the police,” she said.

The incident has led to calls for greater protection for journalists reporting in conflict zones. The Committee to Protect Journalists has called on the Hong Kong authorities to ensure the safety of journalists covering the protests and to hold those responsible for attacks on journalists accountable.

The situation in Hong Kong is a reminder of the importance of press freedom and the need for journalists to be able to report on events without fear of violence or intimidation. As the protests continue, it is essential that the international community remains vigilant and continues to support the work of journalists covering the story on the ground.