Сөз бостандығын қорғау халықаралық қоры
Международный фонд защиты свободы слова
The International Foundation for Freedom of Speech Protection

Journalists of radio "Azattyk" were turned out the Central Mosque of Almaty during celebration of Kurban Ayt

17 november 2010
Reporter of radio "Azattyk" Kazis Toguzbayev has made a review in Central Mosque of Almaty, which was devoted to the celebration of Kurban Ayt. President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev came to Central Mosque of Almaty for the congratulation of parishioners.

Journalist stood near camera man of television company "Kazakhstan". Three civilians came to him; they did not ask him about his surname. He was bundled off territory of Central Mosque of Almaty. They explained that journalists was not accredited supposedly.

One more reporter of radio "Azattyk" Kenzhebek Tynybayev was sent out of Central Mosque of Almaty Kenzhebek Tynybayev at those day. Reporter jointly with other journalists made a photo of holiday. One of security officer of President Protective Service took a photo camera by force; set out of fence of Central Mosque of Almaty. Journalist has tried to explain that he implemented professional activity. He asked security officer of President Protective Service to introduce himself. But, he ignored it. Repoter failed to show his sevice certificate and identification card; asked to return his photo camera. Representatives of press service have answered that their servicemen would liquidate photos, then he could take his photo camera from Valeriy Zhandauletov ( Head of Almaty Bureau of Press Service of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan).
Ask your question