Rivne 1 TV channel - Justice for Journalists

Affiliated media: Rivne 1 TV channel , Camera crew

Incident date: April 7, 2021

Attack type:

Illegal impediments to journalistic activity, denial of access to information

Who attacked: Non-authorities

Location: Ukraine, Rivne Oblast, Rivne

Additional information:

The TV channel's camera crew was not allowed into the premises of the Resurrection Cathedral, where the divine service was held. Journalists believe that they were not allowed because many people in the church did not adhere to quarantine regulations.

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