The security service of Ukraine (SBU) and the chief Prosecutor's office must explain why searches were conducted in the homes of employees of the Odessa newspaper " Timer ", according to a statement posted by the Ukrainian media.
"in the case of the website "Timer", we cannot fail to see the political background to the events, and also attempt to put pressure on correspondents. If searches are conducted in the framework of criminal proceedings not related to journalistic activities workers online representation, demand to inform about It in maximum short terms " - said in a statement that placed the Ukrainian edition, as well as correspondents in social networks, reports the news Agency. Reporters also reminded employees of the SBU that, according to article 17 of the law " On state support of mass media and social protection of correspondents, official activity of the journalist has the opportunity to be the basis for his arrest, detention and seizure of collected, processed, prepared materials and technical equipment which he uses in his work. Under the appeal costs more than 50 signatures of employees of leading Ukrainian media.
Chief editor of "Timer" Yuri Tkachev said "Duma" that he was summoned for questioning to the witness: "This production opened the 110th article (encroachment on the territorial integrity of Ukraine). It concerns part of the publications our publications. As long as I appear as a witness. More can not say anything, because you subscribe to secrecy of the investigation ". Remember, after the search in the house of the chief editor of the Odessa newspaper "Timer" Yuri Tkachev journalist was sent for questioning by the SBU.

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