United States: New York Times and Bloomberg journalists denied credentials for G20 Finance meeting
The US Treasury has denied credentials to some journalists from American media outlets for the G20 Finance meeting due to be held in Asheville. The New York Times and Bloomberg have condemned what they describe as a breach of press freedom.
The US Treasury has denied credentials to some journalists from the American press for the G20 Finance meeting due to take place in Asheville on Tuesday.
Media outlets affected include the New York Times and Bloomberg, according to information reported by France 24 Monde.
Media outlets denounce an attack on the press
The two news organisations believe that the denial of credentials undermines press freedom. The available information does not specify the reasons given by the US Treasury to justify the decision.
Restricted access to a G20 meeting
The G20 Finance meeting is scheduled to take place in Asheville. Credentials are the authorisation allowing journalists to cover the event on site. The denial affecting certain representatives of American media outlets therefore comes ahead of the meeting.
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