Affiliated media: Hayeli.am, Online publication

Incident date: December 25, 2018

Attack type:

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

Who attacked: Non-authorities

Source: Committee to Protect Freedom of Expression

Location: Armenia, Yerevan

Additional information:

On December 25, businessman Vahe Hakobyan filed a lawsuit against “Hayeli” press club, seeking compensation of AMD 3 million for the damage caused to his honour and dignity, as well as to publish a retraction. The lawsuit is yet to be accepted for court proceedings.