Journalist Badis Khenissa assaulted in Paris

Badis Khenissa, a correspondent for the Algerian public news channel AL24 News, was physically assaulted in Paris on Saturday.

The management of AL24 News issued a statement condemning the incident as a ‘cowardly’ act and announced that they will provide full legal support to their journalist. The media outlet stated that such actions would not diminish their professional commitment or their mission to defend the ‘superior interests of Algeria.’

Khenissa described the attack as ‘as cowardly as it is odious,’ noting that while the ordeal was unexpected, it serves to reinforce his convictions and principles. Specific details regarding the circumstances of the assault have not yet been released as the matter is being referred to the judicial system.