Niko Kokaia - Justice for Journalists

Niko Kokaia

Affiliated media: TV Pirveli, Cameraman

Incident date: April 28, 2024

Attack type:

  • Non-fatal attack / beating / injury / torture

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Radio Liberty

Location: Georgia, Tbilisi

Additional information:

Riot police officers sprayed pepper spray at Niko Kokaia, cameraman of TV Pirveli. Pepper spray was deliberately directed at his face. The operator required the ambulance help.

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