Obstruction and attack against the journalist Rinë Haziri, Shtërpcë, 16.12.2023

AJK •︎ 16/12/2023

Obstruction and attack against the journalist Rinë Haziri, Shtërpcë, 16.12.2023

Translations: Pristina 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Pristina
  • Gender
    Female
  • Victim(s) name
    Rinë Haziri

  • Media outlet

  • Name of the media outlet
    Lajmi.net
  • Type of media platform
    Online Media
  • Source of information about the incident
    Lajmi.net

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    16.12.2023
  • City
    Shterpce
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Not known
  • Attacked by
    (ordinary) citizens
  • Type of incident
    Actual 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.