Andrey Meleshko

Affiliated media: Freelance journalist

Incident date: January 19, 2021

Attack type:

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

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Belarusian Association of Journalists

Location: Belarus, Lida

Additional information:

Police officer Nikolai Ryabushko interfered with the professional activities of journalist Andrey Meleshko during the announcement of verdict of a criminal case against public activist Vitold Ashurak. Ryabushko threatened to press administrative charges for violating media legislation if Meleshko worked with the Belsat TV channel.