Mazhab Juma

Affiliated media: Asia Plus, Journalist

Incident date: September 26, 2024

Attack type:

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

Who attacked: Non-authorities

Source: Asia-Plus

Location: Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Additional information:

The editorial board of 'Asia-Plus' submitted a complaint against the deputy of Lycee No.5, Faizal Sadykov to the Dushanbe Department of Internal Affairs, alleging abusive language and threats towards their journalists. On the 26th of September, more than 20 parents and teachers, including the Deputy Headmaster Faizal Sadykov arrived at the Asia-Plus office. They were invited into the newsroom to discuss the purpose of their visit, when Sadykov demanded that they delete the material published on the 23rd of September. Having been refused, he began to insult journalists and threatened one of the editors, stating: 'Be careful when you go out tonight!' He also made physical threats against multiple other Asia-Plus employees.