Other threats against journalist Bleona Sari, 15.05.2026, Tirana

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Other threats against journalist Bleona Sari, 15.05.2026, Tirana

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  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Tirana
  • Who was attacked?
    Journalist
  • Gender
    Woman
  • Victim(s) name
    Bleona Sari
  • Gender-based incident
    1
  • Type of gender-based incident
    Face-to-face sexist, misogynistic, or gender-stereotyped comments

  • Media outlet

  • Name of the media outlet
    ABC News
  • Type of media platform
    Television
  • Source of information about the incident
    https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14ezPm9HuJ8/

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    15.05.2026
  • City
    Tirana
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Not known
  • Attacked by
    Organized groups
  • Means of incidents and attacks
    Posts or comments on social networks
  • Type of incident
    Other threats to journalists
  • Type of threat
    Aggressive, harassing or discriminatory statements

  • Action by the authorities

  • Action taken by the journalists' association

  • Was journalist's association informed by the journalists directly?
    Unknown
  • What was the reaction of the journalists' association?
    The association reacted publicly

Insulting, degrading, and deeply inappropriate language was directed at journalist Bleona Sari through a post published on social media.

The published content included personal insinuations, degrading labels, and statements that targeted the journalist’s dignity and professional integrity. The case reflects ongoing patterns of online attacks and hostile rhetoric directed at journalists, particularly women journalists, in the digital space.

The post was publicly accessible and circulated through social media platforms.