Other threats to journalists, Irfan Maliqi, Viti, 01.10.2024

AJK •︎ 01/10/2024

Other threats to journalists, Irfan Maliqi, Viti, 01.10.2024

Translations: Pristina 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Pristina
  • Who was attacked?
    Journalist
  • Gender
    Male
  • Victim(s) name
    Irfan Maliqi

  • Media outlet

  • Name of the media outlet
    PlusTV
  • Type of media platform
    Radio
  • Source of information about the incident
    PlusTV

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    01.10.2024
  • City
    Vitina
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Known (suspected)
  • Attacked by
    Authorities - individuals
  • Means of incidents and attacks
    In person
  • Type of incident
    Other threats to journalists
  • Type of threat
    Aggressive, harassing or discriminatory statements

  • Action by the authorities

  • Action taken by the journalists' association

  • Was journalist's association informed by the journalists directly?
    No
  • What was the reaction of the journalists' association?
    The association reacted publicly

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is deeply concerned by the incident that occurred on October 1, in the town of Vitija, where the police official M. S., obstructed the work of PlusTv journalist, Irfan Maliqi, during the coverage of a breast cancer awareness march.

According to this media, the footage of the police official’s behavior shows that he approached the journalist in a threatening manner, by telling him: “Do not ever tell me to wait again, for this you will later face consequences”.

These acts are unacceptable and violate the basic principles of freedom of the press and the right for providing information. Journalists, as representatives of public information, have the right to carry out their duties without fear from pressure and threats.