Other threats to journalists, Pristina, 24.10.2024

Other threats to journalists, Pristina, 24.10.2024

Translations: Pristina 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Belgrade
  • Who was attacked?
    Group
  • Group members' names and surnames
    Vehbi Kajtazi, Lirim Mehmetaj
  • Media outlet

  • Name of the media outlet
    Paparaci, Albanian Post
  • Type of media platform
    Online Media
  • Source of information about the incident
    Facebook
  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    24.10.2024
  • City
    Pristina
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Known (suspected)
  • Attacked by
    Authorities - institutions
  • Means of incidents and attacks
    Other means of incidents and attacks
  • Type of incident
    Other threats to journalists
  • Type of threat
    Other
  • 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, has sent a letter to the Chief Prosecutor of the Prishtina Basic Prosecutor’s Office, asking for explanations regarding the investigations against journalists Vehbi Kajtazi and Lirim Mehmetaj.

AJK is deeply concerned regarding this situation and wants to ensure that these investigations are not politically motivated, and that freedom of the press and freedom of expression are fully respected.