At least five journalists were physically assaulted by a mob while covering the lead-up to the election in the state of Tripura.

ournalist Ambreen Fatima was attacked in Lahore on Wednesday, days after her husband, journalist Ahmad Noorani, reported an explosive story regarding the military establishment.

Mesopotamia Agency (MA) reporter Eylem Aktaş and Jinnews reporter Derya Ren were barred and beaten by the security forces.

Beatriz Flores, founding editor of Presencia Hidalguense, faced a deadly attack in the early hours of November 10 by unidentified gunmen.