Midzgona Khalimova

Affiliated media: Freelance journalist

Incident date: December 10, 2020

Attack type:

• Prosecution for libel, insult, violation of privacy (1)

Who attacked: Non-authorities

Source: Independent Center for Human Rights Protection

Location: Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Additional information:

A bank employee filed a lawsuit against Midzgona Khalimova, accusing her of defamation and insult. The bank employee claimed compensation of $4,500. The lawsuit is related to the fact that Khalimova posted on Facebook a description of the incident she witnessed. The case is currently pending in court.