Obstructing the work of media, Mitrovicë Veriore, 31.05.2024

Translations: Pristina 

• Case info

• Personal info

• Regional center

  Pristina
• Who was attacked?

  Group

• Media outlet

• Source of information about the incident

  Media

• Incident Data

• Date of incident

  31.05.2024
• City

  Mitrovica Veriore
• 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

Today, journalists from both Albanian and Serbian language media outlets were not allowed to cover the Municipal Assembly of Northern Mitrovica. This decision reportedly followed the exclusion of a political activist who wanted to speak at the session. Consequently, the journalists were also asked to leave the premises.

AJK condemns this action and emphasizes the importance of transparency in all decisions made by the municipal body for the benefit of the community.

The Municipal Assembly, along with the chairman and the mayor, should ensure that the necessary conditions are in place for the media to follow the works without facing any obstacles.