112 Ukraine TV channel - Justice for Journalists

Affiliated media: 112 Ukraine TV channel, TV channel

Incident date: August 20, 2020

Attack type:

Bullying, intimidation, pressure, threats of violence and death, including cyber-

Who attacked: Authorities

Location: Ukraine, Kyiv Oblast, Kyiv

Additional information:

112 Ukraine TV channel reports pressure from the National Council and another attempt by the authorities to influence the information policy of the broadcaster. The National Council announced an unscheduled check of the TV channel after an interview with Pyotr Symonenko, which he gave live on July 27, 2020.

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