Attack against journalists, Gazmend Morina, Mitrovica, 26.01.2016

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Attack against journalists, Gazmend Morina, Mitrovica, 26.01.2016

Translations: Pristina 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Pristina
  • Gender
    Male

  • Media outlet

  • Type of media platform
    Online Media

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    26.01.2016
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Known (suspected)
  • Attacked by
    Authorities - individuals
  • Type of incident
    Actual attacks on journalists

  • Action by the authorities

  • Public prosecutor's action
    Ka ngritur akuza

  • Action taken by the journalists' association

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

Gazmend Morina, journalist of news portal Veriu.info was physically assaulted by Mitrovica assembly member, Nexhat Dedia and Labinot Krasniqi. Morina reported the case to police. He stated that the attack came as a result of his articles about wrongdoings at Trepca mine. Morina told media that attackers were ordered by Trepca mine director.