Attack against the crew of RTV Dukagjini dhe KALLXO, Leposaviq, 29.05.2023

AJK •︎ 29/05/2023

Attack against the crew of RTV Dukagjini dhe KALLXO, Leposaviq, 29.05.2023

Translations: Pristina 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Pristina
  • Who was attacked?
    Group

  • Media outlet

  • Name of the media outlet
    RTV Dukagjini dhe KALLXO
  • Type of media platform
    Radio
    Online Media
  • Source of information about the incident
    Gazeta Express

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    29.05.2023
  • City
    Leposaviq
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Not known
  • Attacked by
    (ordinary) citizens
  • Type of incident
    Attacks on media outlets and organizations
  • Type of attack
    Other attacks

  • Action by the authorities

  • Action taken by the journalists' association

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

The vehicles of RTV Dukagjini and KALLXO have been vandalized and damaged by protesters in Leposaviq.

In the videos published in the media, the vehicles of RTV Dukagjini and KALLXO can be seen with the unofficial Serbian moto symbol “Samo sloga Srbina spasava” (Only unity saves the Serbs), punctured tires, and covering of the “Republic of Kosovo” on license plates.

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo – AJK, condemns this act by the protesters and simultaneously calls on the Kosovo Police and international presence in Kosovo to enable safe and unhindered reporting for media teams. Furthermore, AJK urges journalists to have extra precautions while reporting from the municipalities where the protesters are located.