Affiliated media: 5th channel (5tv.kg) , TV channel

Incident date: October 6, 2020

Attack type:

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

Who attacked: Non-authorities

Source: 24.kg

Location: Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek

Additional information:

The former journalist of the state TV channel of Kyrgyzstan, Bolot Abdyzharapov, tried to take over the independent 5th TV channel. He broke into the office of TV channel with a group of unknown people and started to demand the airtime and said that he intended to become the new CEO of the TV company. After negotiations, the staff managed to defend the channel and remove the invader.