Translations: Pristina
Case info
Personal info
- Regional centerPristina
- Who was attacked?Group
Media outlet
- Type of media platformRadio
Radio
Printed Media
Online Media - Source of information about the incidentPublic statement
Incident Data
- Date of incident04.03.2025
- CityPrishtina
- Perpetrator(s)Known (convicted)
- Attacked byPublic person(s)
- Means of incidents and attacksThrough media outlets (broadcast, print, online)
- Type of incidentThreats against media outlets and organizations
- Type of threatAggressive, harassing or discriminatory statements
Action by the authorities
Action taken by the journalists' association
- Was journalist's association informed by the journalists directly?Unknown
- What was the reaction of the journalists' association?The association reacted publicly
The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns the repeated insults and threats made by the member of the Central Election Commission (CEC), Sami Kurteshi, against the media, including a scandalous statement made this Wednesday.
During a question addressed to him by Gazeta Nacionale journalist Besarta Hoti, Kurteshi responded with the words: “You are a criminal media, hired killers.”
AGK considers this statement to be irresponsible, unacceptable, and dangerous. Such an unprecedented accusation against a media outlet by a high-ranking official of the ruling party not only undermines press freedom but also endangers the safety of journalists.
AGK calls on the Vetëvendosje Movement to urgently ensure that its representative in the CEC does not obstruct the work of journalists and refrains from using offensive and threatening language against the media. Verbal attacks on journalists are unacceptable and pose a serious threat to media freedom in Kosovo.