Asan Akhtemov

Affiliated media: Nefes, Civil journalist

Incident date: June 5, 2023

Attack type:

• Non-fatal attack / beating / injury / torture

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: JFJ Expert

Location: Republic of Crimea, Simferopol

Additional information:

On June 5, 2023, it became known that the civil journalist Asan Akhtemov, accused in a politically motivated criminal case, was severely beaten by the staff of the detention center in Simferopol during his transfer, who also used a stun gun on him. Later, this information was confirmed by Asan Akhtemov’s lawyer.