BAS TV channel - Justice for Journalists

Affiliated media: BAS TV channel, Journalists of the TV channel

Incident date: May 10, 2022

Attack type:

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

Who attacked: Authorities

Location: Moldova, Basarabeasca

Additional information:

The staff of BAS TV began receiving offensive comments after a local councilor criticized the channel for showing a video of a pensioner who wore a St. George's ribbon prohibited by law.

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