The recently beaten journalist Jean Gualbert Burasa who is also the chief editor of Rushyashya newspaper has denounced rumors that he is being used by the ruling party (RPF) or the government to discredit his assaulter Paul Ruhamyambuga the landlord of City-Plaza building.
Burasa gave the remarks in a press conference amidst members of the Forum of Private Papers (FPN), he further stressed that he is an independent and professional journalist therefore there’s no way he could have been involved in politics.
The journalist alleges that one of the sympathizers to Kayumba Nyamwasa and Patrick Karegeya that fled the country assaulted him. Burasa also rejects allegations that he reported the matter to police in favor of the government.
In our earlier story of the assault, Burasa claimed that he was attacked by Ruhamyambuga friends in a bar, it is still unclear whether the arguments were under the influence of alcohol or it was planned. So far he has filed a complaint to the police Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Media High Council MHC.
Reacting on the matter, Patrice Mulama the MHC executive secretary council noted that investigations were still underway. He further condemned attacks towards journalists especially those who are on duty.
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