Maksat Tazhibek uulu

Affiliated media: YouTube channel Temirov Live , Cameraman

Incident date: April 9, 2024

Attack type:

Court trial

Who attacked: Authorities

Location: Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek

Additional information:

The Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek released the cameraman under house arrest. He was detained and arrested on January 16 together with investigative journalists of Temirov Live team. On January 17, he was taken to a temporary detention centre and then to a pre-trial detention centre. Later, the cameraman's detention was extended for 2 months.

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