Zair Abdulzhemilev
Affiliated media: Crimean Solidarity , Civil journalist
Incident date: October 26, 2021
Attack type:
- Fines and other restrictions following administrative offences
Who attacked: Authorities
Source: The Crimean Human Rights Group
Location: Republic of Crimea, Simferopol
Additional information:
During professional duties near the building of the Crimean garrison military court in Simferopol, police officers detained civil journalist Zair Abdulzhemilev among others. The next day, he was found guilty under Article 20.2.2 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Russian Federation (organization of mass simultaneous presence of citizens in public places, resulting in violation of public order). The Central District Court fined him RUB 15,000.