Actual attacks on journalists, Norë Kelmendi, Prishtina, 27. 10. 2019.

AJK •︎ 28/10/2019

Actual attacks on journalists, Norë Kelmendi, Prishtina, 27. 10. 2019.

Translations: Pristina 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Pristina
  • Gender
    Female
  • Victim(s) name
    Norë Kelmendi

  • Media outlet

  • Name of the media outlet
    Ekonomia Online
  • Type of media platform
    Online Media
  • Source of information about the incident
    Norë Kelmendi

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    27.10.2019
  • City
    Prishtinë
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Known (suspected)
  • Attacked by
    (ordinary) citizens
  • Type of incident
    Actual attacks on journalists

  • Action by the authorities

  • Action taken by the journalists' association

  • Was journalist's association informed by the journalists directly?
    Yes

 

On October 27, 2019, Arsim Rexhepi the owner of a construction company has physically attacked Norë Kelmendi, who is the journalist of the Online Economy.

Kelmendi was realizing a story about an incident in Prishtina, in which case as a result of landslide some cars are damaged. While she was doing her jobs, Mr. Rexhepi impeded her. He has grabbed her by arm and moved forcefully from the workplace. The team of the Online Economy possessed the permit to shoot by the Job Inspectorate.

Kosovo Police intervened and interviewed both Arsim Rexhepi and Norë Kelemdni regarding the incident.