Obstructing the work of journalist, Edmonda Avdija, Gjakove, 14.06.2022

Translations: Pristina 

• Case info

• Personal info

• Regional center

  Pristina
• Gender

  Female
• Victim(s) name

  Edomnda Avdija

• Media outlet

• Name of the media outlet

  TV Syri
• Type of media platform

  Radio
  
• Source of information about the incident

  TV Syri

• Incident Data

• Date of incident

  14.06.2022
• City

  Gjakove
• Perpetrator(s)

  Known (suspected)
• Attacked by

  Authorities - individuals
  
• Type of incident

  Other threats to journalists

• 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 – AJK, is concerned about the obstruction of TV SYRI’s team in Gjakovë.

According to their complaint, Edmonda Avdija – a journalist on this media was not allowed to enter the Department of the Blood Transfusion at “Isa Grezda” Hospital, in Gjakovë, by the head of this department, Kreshnik Abrashi.

“Edmonda Avdija was not allowed to enter the Department of the Blood Transfusion at “Isa Grezda” Hospital, by the head of this department, Kreshnik Abrashi, on the grounds that she has published him on the portals when he was arrested. He closed the door with rude behavior and said that as long as he is the head of that department, they won’t be allowed there”, says the television complaint received by AJK.

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo, condemns this behavior of Mr. Abrashi, as well as considers it a flagrant violation of the right to access to information and contradicts the general values ​​of freedom of speech. The attempt to impose on journalists what to report is a tendency to control information.

Furthermore, AJK encourages journalists to continue reporting and not to withdraw from informing citizens.