Priamyi TV channel - Justice for Journalists

Affiliated media: Priamyi TV channel , TV channel

Incident date: October 20, 2021

Attack type:

Illegal impediments to journalistic activity, denial of access to information

Who attacked: Authorities

Location: Ukraine, Kyiv Oblast, Kyiv

Additional information:

The staff of the Priamyi TV channel received a number of demands from both the President’s Office and press secretaries from the Servant of the People party regarding the number of their deputies on air, as well as the presence of certain guests. After refusing to comply with their ultimatums, the Priamyi TV channel was banned from taking part in programs by representatives of the pro-government political force.

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