Affiliated media: Iberia, TV channel
Incident date: February 20, 2018
Attack type:
- Bullying, intimidation, pressure, threats of violence and death, including cyber-
Who attacked: Non-authorities
Source: Georgia Online
Location: Georgia, Tbilisi
Additional information:
On the 20th of February the television channel Iberia released a statement saying that "Omega", the company that founded the channel, was victim to dumping from the government, causing serious financial problems for the TV company Iberia. Journalists from the company claim that the financial pressure is aimed at preventing the broadcaster from voicing its political perspective.