Lilia Nikolenko - Justice for Journalists

Lilia Nikolenko

Affiliated media: Telegram channel «Potrebitel Uz», Administrator

Incident date: July 22, 2024

Attack type:

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

Who attacked: Non-authorities

Source: Telegram channel «Potrebitel Uz»

Location: Uzbekistan, Tashkent

Additional information:

On July 22, the posts of Lilia Nikolenko, administrator of the Telegram channel «Potrebitel Uz», caused psychological pressure from businessman Abdurakhmon Abdurakhmonov from the Yangiyoʻl District. Nikolenko interfered with the entrepreneur’s multi-million dollar business with her remarks about irregularities in the entertainment sector. Abdurakhmonov drove a tinted car with four men close to Nikolenko’s home. They tracked Nikolenko’s movements, each time staring her in the eyes. They wanted to intimidate Nikolenko by such actions.

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