Azamat Maytanov

Affiliated media: Newspaper Ak Zhaiyk , Editor-in-chief

Incident date: June 3, 2021

Attack type:

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

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Adil Soz

Location: Kazakhstan, Atyrau Province, Atyrau

Additional information:

Azamat Maytanov, the editor-in-chief of the Ak Zhaiyk newspaper, received an official letter signed by the acting head of the Atyrau City Maslikhat, A. Seitkaliyeva, to come and read the report on the unworthy behavior of correspondent Abilov. On May 28, Abilov, the correspondent of the Ak Zhaiyk newspaper, committed an unacceptable act from the point of view of the Сity Maslikhat — he did not give up his seat to the deputy. Maytanov responded to the invitation by saying that the maslikhat is not a law enforcement body and it is not in its competence to analyze the behavior of the journalist.