Malik Akhmedilov
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Malik Akhmedilov (Russian: Малик Ахмедилов) (c. 1976 - August 11, 2009) was a Russian investigative journalist based in the southern Republic of Dagestan.
Akhmedilov was a leading investigative correspondent for the Avar language daily newspaper, Hakikat (ХIакъикъат, also transliterated as Khakikat[1]) which translates to "The Truth" in English. [2] He also worked as the editor in chief of the political monthly, Sogratl (Согратль), which translates as "Mountain Village".[2] The Sogratl focuses on political issues and civics.[2]
Akhmedilov was known for his reports on several unsolved assassinations of officials in Dagestan.[2] In columns in Hakikat, Akhmedilov heavily criticized Russian federal forces and local law enforcement for curbing religious and political freedom under the guise of an "anti-extremism" campaign.[3]
Malik Akhmedilov was found shot to death in a car on the edge of the Dagestani capital, Makhachkala, on August 11, 2009.[2] He was 33 years old at the time of his murder. Police believe that Akhmedilov was shot at close range with a pistol.[2]
Akhmedilov comes after a string of murders of reporters and journalists in Dagestan. Television journalist Abdulla Alishayev was assassinated in September 2008.[2] Two more Dagestani journalists were killed in March 2009.[2]
References
- ^ "Journalist shot dead in Russia's Dagestan-police". Reuters. 2009-08-11. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Investigative Journalist Killed in Russia's Dagestan". Radio Free Europe. 2009-08-11. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
- ^ Editor shot and killed in Dagestan. Committee to Protect Journalists. August 11, 2009