After entering the studio of the TV channel Channel One with a placard Russian journalist Marina Ovsyannikovawas taken to the police station, according to sources from the media and her environment.
On the First Channel, a woman with a poster escaped. pic.twitter.com/3EMbhSdIGU
– Ярослав Конвей (@YaroslavConway) March 14, 2022
However, no further details have been released on her whereabouts or what her fate will be.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has called on the Russian authorities to ensure that the anti-war protester, who was cut off from the state-run television news network, is not punished for exercising her right to freedom of expression.
Ravina Samdasani, a spokeswoman for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, told a news conference in Geneva today that Russian authorities should guarantee that women “will not retaliate against the exercise of their right to freedom of expression.” .
Girl, which came into the frame at the time of the presentation of the program “Time” on the “First Channel” with anti-war poster – co-founder of the channel Maria Ovsynnikova.
After appearing in Ephire, the girl was overwhelmed. Every now and then they come to ODD “Ostankino”, about which they meet Ovsannikov’s company. pic.twitter.com/15eJTC1zoH
– Ярослав Конвей (@YaroslavConway) March 14, 2022
At the same time, the Kremlin described its action as “hooliganism”, to “invade” live and to protest against the war in Ukraine.
Marina Ovsyannikova stood behind the news presenter with her placard and shouted anti-war slogans.
“About this woman, this is hooliganism,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peshkov told reporters, praising the network for its quality, objective and timely programming.
In accordance with BBCit is alleged that the woman is in custody by the authorities.
It is also reported that her lawyer allegedly searched for her at all police stations near the TV station’s studios, but was unable to locate her.
On the other hand, a state news agency reported this morning that a preliminary procedure has already been initiated against her.
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