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OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatovic has expressed deep concern about new cases of detention and attacks on journalists in eastern Ukraine.

“I remain deeply concerned about the ongoing negative pattern in
relation to journalists’ safety in Ukraine,” the OSCE Web site quoted
her as saying.

She called on all those responsible to stop harassing and attacking journalists and let them do their job.

The report also mentions other cases of persecution of Ukrainian and foreign journalists in the eastern regions of Ukraine.

According to a statement posted on news.vice.com, the online
newspaper is aware of the situation and is in contact with the U.S.
State Department and other appropriate government authorities to secure
the safety and security of its friend and colleague, Ostrovsky.