Death threats against journalist, Herolind Ademi, Prishtinë, 08.11.2023

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    Country KO
    Name and Surname Herolind Ademi
    Gender Male
    Date 08/11/2023
    City / Location Prishtine
    Type of incident Threats against the lives and limbs of journalists
    By whom To journalists by citizens
    Name of the perpetrator B.B
    Type of media Radio and television
    Media name Klan Kosova / KIKS Kosova
    Source KIKS Kosova
    Was journalist`s association informed Yes
    What was journalists' association reaction AJK is deeply concerned and finds this individual's message to the journalist completely unacceptable and extremely dangerous. The editorial office has reported the case to the Kosovo Police. Therefore, the AJK requests the Police to promptly address the situation and take all necessary actions to ensure the journalist's safety. In addition, it is important for the justice authority to fulfill their responsibilities in order to ensure that the journalist and the editorial staff can carry on with their work without any interruptions.
    Were authorities informed? Case was reported to the police

    The editors of the show KIKS Kosova in Klan Kosova have informed AJK about a threat made to journalist Herolind Ademi regarding his ongoing investigation into IPTV piracy.

    B.B. has sent multiple threatening messages to Ademi regarding the investigative report in which he is mentioned.

    Here are some of the disturbing messages:

    “Listen up, man. I’m warning you to stay inside. Lock yourself indoors because I happen to know exactly where you live. If you continue to talk about me and refuse to mind your own business, you’ll regret it”.

    AJK is deeply concerned and finds this individual’s message to the journalist completely unacceptable and extremely dangerous.

    The editorial office has reported the case to the Kosovo Police. Therefore, the AJK requests the Police to promptly address the situation and take all necessary actions to ensure the journalist’s safety.

    In addition, it is important for the justice authority to fulfill their responsibilities in order to ensure that the journalist and the editorial staff can carry on with their work without any interruptions.