Affiliated media: TMG TV channel, Editorial

Incident date: February 9, 2021

Attack type:

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

Who attacked: Unknown sources

Source: JFJ Expert

Location: Kyrgyzstan, Osh

Additional information:

More than 15 people tried to break into the office of the TMG TV channel. A crowd of unknown persons shouted at journalists, accusing them of disseminating false information and demanding an explanation. Employees of the TV channel told the JFJ expert that the day before, journalists were preparing materials on corruption in the distribution of humanitarian aid during the quarantine period during COVID-19, as well as on the illegal sale of land in the Sharq village council of the Kara-Suu district of Osh region. During the investigation, according to the TV channel's correspondents, they received threats, including from the head of the Padavan village of the Sharq village council, who suggested that journalists «close this case» and «not broadcast the material».