Physical attack against journalist Laura Kerolli, and camera operator Ardijan Shala, Leposaviq, 16.06.2023

Physical attack against journalist Laura Kerolli, and camera operator Ardijan Shala, Leposaviq, 16.06.2023

Translations: Pristina 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Pristina
  • Who was attacked?
    Group
  • Group members' names and surnames
    Laura Kerolli and Ardijan Shala
  • Media outlet

  • Name of the media outlet
    Indeksonline
  • Type of media platform
    Online Media
  • Source of information about the incident
    Indeksonline
  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    16.06.2023
  • City
    Leposaviq
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Known (suspected)
  • Attacked by
    (ordinary) citizens
  • Type of incident
    life_threat
  • Action by the authorities

  • Action taken by the journalists' association

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

The journalist Laura Kerolli and the camera operator Ardijan Shala from the IndeksOnline portal were assaulted physically today in Leposaviq.

While being followed and attacked by Serbian protesters, Kerolli and Shala received physical injuries.

Five cases of physical attacks against Albanian- speaking have been reported to the Association of Journalists of Kosovo only today.

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo urges fellow reporters to prioritize their well-being.