Asiaterra.info - Justice for Journalists

Affiliated media: Asiaterra.info, Online media

Incident date: January 31, 2024

Attack type:

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

Who attacked: Unknown sources

Source: JFJ Expert

Location: Uzbekistan, Tashkent

Additional information:

Throughout January, unknown persons left comments with foul language and threats against the author of critical publications on the website of the independent media outlet Asiaterra.info. In particular, the articles on the draft law providing for a «ban on discrediting» law enforcement officers and repressions in Karakalpakstan, which directly affected the activities of the top leadership of Uzbekistan, provoked the anger of the commentators.

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