Pleased to meet investigative journalist Bolot Temirov @vahoel today in Vienna & discuss the ongoing legal cases against him. In light of our #OSCE#mediafreedom commitments, the authorities of #Kyrgyzstan should not persecute a journalist for his work. #JournalismIsNotACrime
The recent arrests in #Azerbaijan of media workers, incl. from #AbzasMedia & #Kanal13 outlets, and intimidation of their relatives is deeply concerning. Journalists must be able to report on issues of public interest without fear of reprisals. #JournalismIsNotACrime
The detention of former journalist Larysa Shchyrakova in #Belarus and the lack of information about the circumstances of the case are deeply worrying. I call for her release. #JournalismIsNotACrime
The 7 years prison sentence to journalist Zavqibek Saidamini in #Tajikistan is yet another blow to #mediafreedom in the country. All imprisoned journalists must be released & enabled to report on matters of public interest, including on security issues. #JournalismIsNotACrime
