KazTAG - Justice for Journalists

Affiliated media: KazTAG , Online news outlet

Incident date: November 17, 2021

Attack type:

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

Who attacked: Non-authorities

Source: KazTAG

Location: Kazakhstan, Almaty Province, Almaty

Additional information:

Before Deputy Prime Minister Eraly Tugzhanov confirmed numerous violations and embezzlement in public procurement of medicines and medical devices, Medix LLP threatened KazTAG news agency with a trial. The Medix claims were related to the article of June 10, 2021, «The Investigation of Cartel collusion in the purchases of "SK-Pharmacia" for KZT 9,1 billion was completed in the Republic of Kazakhstan». The article was written based on the report from the press service of the Agency for Protection and Development of Competition.

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