Attack on Media and Media Organizations, Prishtina, 12.3.2025

Attack on Media and Media Organizations, Prishtina, 12.3.2025

Translations: Pristina 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Pristina
  • Who was attacked?
    Group
  • Media outlet

  • Type of media platform
    Radio
    Radio
    Printed Media
    Online Media
  • Source of information about the incident
    Public statement
  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    04.03.2025
  • City
    Prishtina
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Known (convicted)
  • Attacked by
    Public person(s)
  • Means of incidents and attacks
    Through media outlets (broadcast, print, online)
  • Type of incident
    Threats against media outlets and organizations
  • 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?
    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.