Khadija Ismayil

Affiliated media: Journalist

Incident date: May 8, 2020

Attack type:

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

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Facebook

Location: Azerbaijan, Baku

Additional information:

Journalist Khadija Ismayil was threatened by police officers who tried to get access into the property she is staying in during quarantine. "Plain-clothed man knocked the door of my sister’s house where I spend most of the quarantine time. He said he is from police, didn’t give his name. He said there was a robbery and they need to see the videos. I explained that we don’t record the view, and I cannot let the strangers in. He insisted angrily and called for local police officer. Local policeman was rude, got very angry when I said he needs to come with the court order or send official letter if he wants to speak to the homeowner. He kept banging the door and insisted that I open, then threatened me that will fine me for illegal renting the house. I said he cannot do it, because I am not renting the place and there’s no law prohibiting someone to be guest of relative or non-relatives." - she wrote in a Facebook post.