It is tantamount to an attack on the freedom of the Press and there is a need for strong action against those who were involved in the incident, said APUWJ and AEMA in joint statement today.
"We are appalled by the manhandling of journalists outside an institution that is a symbol of morality and all that is good with humanity.
Such constant attack on the media is an alarming trend that needs to be collectively condemned by one and all, not just by those in the Press," the statement said.
"We stand by our fraternity members in solidarity during this time of ordeal," the organisations added.