Rolan Osmanov - Justice for Journalists

Rolan Osmanov

Affiliated media: Blogger

Incident date: June 21, 2021

Attack type:

  • Warnings, pre-trial complaints, questioning and other extra-judicial actions

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Crimean Solidarity

Location: Republic of Crimea, Hvardiiske, Simferopol District

Additional information:

Blogger Rolan Osmanov was issued a warning about the inadmissibility of violations of the law at rallies and combating extremist actions in the run-up to the Crimean Tatar Flag Day, which is held on June 26. According to the document, the prosecutor's office is aware of Osmanov's intention to hold «unauthorized public events and participate in them with the involvement of an unknown group of persons». In this regard, the prosecutor's office warns him against violating the law «On combating extremist actions» and the rules of holding mass events.

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