Serzhdiu Byrledyanu

Affiliated media: TV channel PRO TV Chisinau, Cameraman

Incident date: December 16, 2020

Attack type:

Non-fatal attack / beating / injury / torture

Who attacked: Authorities

Location: Moldova, Kishinev

Additional information:

During the farmers' protest in front of the parliament building, state security officials sprayed tear gas, including journalists. PRO TV Chisinau cameraman Serzhdiu Byrledyanu was injured as a result.

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