Actual attacks on journalists, Žana Gauk Karić and Eldin Karić, Sarajevo, 17.07.2023.

BHJA •︎ 17/07/2023

Actual attacks on journalists, Žana Gauk Karić and Eldin Karić, Sarajevo, 17.07.2023.

Translations: Sarajevo 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Sarajevo
  • Who was attacked?
    Group
  • Group members' names and surnames
    Žana Gauk Karić and Eldin Karić

  • Media outlet

  • Name of the media outlet
    Žurnal
  • Type of media platform
    Printed Media
    Online Media
  • Source of information about the incident
    Journalists

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    17.07.2023
  • City
    Sarajevo
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Not known
  • Attacked by
    (ordinary) citizens
  • Means of incidents and attacks
    In person
  • Type of incident
    Actual attacks on journalists
  • Type of attack
    attack_home_invasion

  • Action by the authorities

  • Legal status of the case
    The procedure is in the investigative phase
  • Type of violation
    Intrusion into an apartment (premises)

  • Action taken by the journalists' association

  • Was journalist's association informed by the journalists directly?
    Yes
  • What was the reaction of the journalists' association?
    The association reacted publicly
    The association sent a letter of concern to the institutions

Unknown persons broke into the apartment of a female journalist and editor of the magazine Žurnal.

The raid on the apartment took place while the Žurnal editorial office was celebrating the 14th anniversary of the existence of this media.  The apartment was thoroughly searched, and the burglars took two laptops with them. Police officers conducted an investigation, and the injured female journalist and editor filed a complaint with the National Prosecutor’s Office in Sarajevo. BH Journalists also contacted the competent authorities. study registered with FMHL. Requested statement and follow-up of the case.

BHJA issued a press release and began monitoring this case.