Attack against media, Prishtinë, 23.07.2024

AJK •︎ 23/07/2024

Attack against media, Prishtinë, 23.07.2024

Translations: Pristina 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Pristina
  • Who was attacked?
    Group

  • Media outlet

  • Name of the media outlet
    Nacionale, Periskopi
  • Type of media platform
    Online Media
  • Source of information about the incident
    Konference per media

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    23.07.2024
  • City
    Prishtine
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Known (suspected)
  • Attacked by
    By public official(s) and/or representative(s) of the executive power
  • Type of incident
    Attacks on media outlets and organizations
  • Type of attack
    Other attacks

  • Action by the authorities

  • Action taken by the journalists' association

  • Was journalist's association informed by the journalists directly?
    Yes

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo is deeply concerned about recent statements made by Minister of Justice, Albulena Haxhiu, regarding the proposal to submit the news related to accusations against two media outlets (Nacionale and Periskopi) to the Prosecutor’s Office.

After being done with her interrogation at the Prosecutor’s Office, Mrs. Haxhiu stated, “I provided information to the Prosecutor’s Office regarding a news report on RTK that mentions Nacionale and Periskopi. This report, published on RTK by Slobodna Bosna, is from a credible source. I have personally witnessed this news report and have have shared these information to the prosecution.”

It is deeply concerning that Mrs. Haxhiu has made such a scandalous statement that attacks both the media and interferes with the justice system.

AJK urges Mrs. Haxhiu to refrain from making such statements and calls upon her party to immediately stop their dangerous campaign of accusations against journalists.