Translations: Pristina
Case info
Personal info
- Regional centerPristina
- GenderFemale
- Victim(s) nameRinë Haziri
Media outlet
- Name of the media outletLajmi.net
- Type of media platformOnline Media
- Source of information about the incidentLajmi.net
Incident Data
- Date of incident16.12.2023
- CityShterpce
- Perpetrator(s)Not known
- Attacked by(ordinary) citizens
- Type of incidentActual attacks on journalists
Action by the authorities
Action taken by the journalists' association
- Was journalist's association informed by the journalists directly?Yes
Today, journalist Rînë Haziri from Lajmi.net was obstructed and attacked by a citizen while reporting from Brezovica.
In the video published by the media, an individual can be heard telling journalist Haziri to stop recording.
Furthermore, it is known that the same person got out of the car and forcefully took the phone from the journalist’s hand while using threatening language towards her.
The editors of Lajmi.net have informed AJK that the case has also been reported to the Kosovo Police.
The Association of Kosovo Journalists expresses its concern regarding the obstruction and attack on journalist Rinë Haziri. We call upon the Kosovo Police to prioritize this case and hold the responsible individual accountable for their actions.