Obstructing the work of journalists, Prishtinë, 27.07.2023

AJK •︎ 27/07/2023

Obstructing the work of journalists, Prishtinë, 27.07.2023

Translations: Pristina 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Pristina
  • Who was attacked?
    Group

  • Media outlet

  • Type of media platform
    Radio
    Printed Media
    Online Media
  • Source of information about the incident
    Facebook

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    27.07.2023
  • City
    Prishtine
  • 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

Journalists, cameramen, and photojournalists reporting from the Assembly of Kosovo have reported that during Thursday’s session, they were confronted with an obvious restriction of performing their duties from the Assembly of Kosovo’s grounds.

A bar has been placed above where the media reports, preventing the media from getting a complete view of the Assembly and the deputies.

The AJK strongly opposes this decision, which seeks to make it harder for journalists to provide professional and comprehensive coverage of the Assembly. The decision also undermines the transparency of the work of the people’s elected representatives.

The AJK asks the Assembly to take steps to make journalists’ work easier, as the Assembly’s reporting is in the public’s interest.

As a result of this decision, the media left the Assembly at the end of today’s session.