Actual attack on journalist Gjergj Zefi, 03/10/2023, Tirana

Tirana •︎ 03/10/2023

Actual attack on journalist Gjergj Zefi, 03/10/2023, Tirana

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  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Tirana
  • Gender
    Male
  • Victim(s) name
    Gjergj Zefi

  • Media outlet

  • Name of the media outlet
    Pamfleti
  • Type of media platform
    Online Media
  • Source of information about the incident
    http://www.panorama.com.al/dhunohet-me-sende-te-forta-nje-person-52-vjecari-transportohet-ne-spital-emri/

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    03.10.2023
  • City
    Tirana
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Not known
  • 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

Today, on October 10, 2023, in Tirana’s “Bardhok Biba” street, unidentified individuals viciously assaulted journalist Gjergj Zefi by striking him with blunt objects.

Gjergj Zefi, a 52-year-old journalist, is the administrator of the news portal called Pamfleti.

Upon receiving the notification, the General Directory of State Police initiated a thorough investigation, under the guidance of the Prosecutor’s Office, to ascertain the details of the incident and apprehend those responsible.