Evgeny Merkis

Affiliated media: Belsat TV, Journalist

Incident date: November 8, 2017

Attack type:

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

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Belarusian Association of Journalists

Location: Belarus, Gomel

Additional information:

The journalist Yevgeny Merkis was summoned by phone to the police station to give explanations on the materials of the check regarding the video recording made during the open trial.