OSCE Representative on Freedom of Media condemns attack on Factchek.kg editor-in-chief

AKIPRESS.COM - The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Harlem Désir, condemned the attack on Bolot Temirov, Factcheck.kg editor-in-chief.
Harlem Désir welcomed President Sooronbai Jeenbekov's reaction and call on the authorities to investigate thoroughly this violent incident.
I condemn yesterday's attack on Bolot Temirov, Editor-in-Chief @factcheckK in #Kyrgyzstan. I welcome President Sooronbai Jeenbekov's reaction and call on the authorities to investigate thoroughly this violent incident. No intimidation of journalists should be tolerated.
- OSCE media freedom (@OSCE_RFoM) 10 января 2020 г. Factcheck.kg editor-in-chief Bolot Temirov was attacked by 3 unidentified men on January 9 in daytime. He was beaten and his mobile phone was taken away. The online edition checks facts and publishes investigative reports. It is supported by the Soros Foundation - Kyrgyzstan.