Dzhamoliddin Bobozhonov

Affiliated media: TV channel Uzbekistan 24, Journalist

Incident date: May 22, 2020

Attack type:

Dismissal / involuntary dismissal / forced quitting of the profession / expulsion from the educational institution

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: JFJ Expert

Location: Uzbekistan, Tashkent

Additional information:

Journalist Dzhamoliddin Bobokhonov from the national TV and radio company was forced to resign after making critical comments about “Uzbekistan 24” news stories.

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