Tapdyg Farkhadoglu

Affiliated media: Voice of America, Journalist

Incident date: September 23, 2019

Attack type:

• Damage to / seizure of residence / work premises

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Radio Azadliq

Location: Azerbaijan, Baku

Additional information:

Tapdyg Farkhadoglu of "Voice of America" radio was faced with pressure while performing professional activities. His professional equipment - a microphone and camera - were confiscated, he was denied permission to film and was taken to a facility linked to the interior ministry. The journalist, who was held by the police for more than half an hour, was given "recommendations" for the subject matter of his professional activities.