In Ukraine, amidst Russia’s full-scale war, a criminal case has been opened into the threats and intimidation against Yury Nikolov, a star investigative journalist. Ukrainian and international media organizations have called on the authorities to immediately establish those responsible for the recent attacks on journalists, emphasizing the increased pressure on press freedom. There is skepticism about the Ukrainian authorities' ability to impartially investigate the case, as officials are themselves suspected of involvement. Nonetheless, the Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office has reported that law enforcement in Kyiv identified the individuals who threatened Nikolov. Human rights advocate Ken Roth has urged President Zelensky to publicly support press freedom.
⚡️ Prosecutors: Men who threatened Ukrainian journalist Yurii Nikolov identified. Law enforcement in Kyiv identified the individuals that intimidated prominent Ukrainian journalist Yurii Nikolov, the Kyiv City Prosecutor’s Office reported on Jan. 21. https://t.co/QWUSdhrvYp
Several investigative journalists in Ukraine have faced intimidation and harassment. President Zelensky should make clear that that is not what his government stands for. https://t.co/HfD0IRM2ki
The recent arrest of a notable businessman in Ukraine highlights the intricate and tough battle for justice and the rule of law This is particularly challenging when the law enforcement agencies, even newly formed, are themselves viewed with suspicion 1/ https://t.co/F5D9tmSQTO
⚡️ Authorities launch criminal investigation of threatening visit to journalist Nikolov. https://t.co/0SmLLyantF
Ukrainian authorities have opened criminal case into threats + intimidation of star investigative journalist Yury Nikolov. That’s fine but for fact crooked officials are themselves prime suspect. Can they investigate their own? It’s good test for Ukraine. https://t.co/QoqXrjCoIF
Ukrainian authorities have opened criminal case into threats + intimidation of star investigative journalist Yury Nikolov. Great, but for the fact the authorities themselves are prime suspect. Can they investigate their own? It’s good test for Ukraine. https://t.co/QoqXrjCoIF
The latest attacks on journalists come amid already increased pressure on press freedom in Ukraine posed by Russia’s full-scale war. Ukrainian and international media organizations called on the authorities to immediately establish those responsible. https://t.co/kpfj1xOoJL