Institute of Mass Information - Justice for Journalists

Affiliated media: Institute of Mass Information, Independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation, which implementing projects aimed at boosting positive impact of media on establishment of the civil society in Ukraine

Incident date: February 20, 2025

Attack type:

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

Who attacked: Unknown sources

Source: Institute of Mass Information

Location: Ukraine, Kyiv Oblast, Kyiv

Additional information:

Two Ukrainian media outlets, Institute of Mass Information and Detector Media, received emails warning of a bomb threat in the buildings housing their offices. Although the threats proved to be false, such messages disrupt editorial operations for extended periods as specialists conduct thorough inspections.

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Gofundme campaign (by Jakub Parusinski) or 2402.org (by Zaborona Media) or IFJ/EFJ Safety Fund