Obstruction of journalists while reporting, Fushë Kosova, 21.11.2024

Translations: Pristina 

• Case info

• Personal info

• Regional center

  Pristina
• Who was attacked?

  Group
• Group members' names and surnames

  Naim Kryeziu, Fatos Rakovica

• Media outlet

• Name of the media outlet

  Kanal 10
• Type of media platform

  Radio
  
• Source of information about the incident

  Kanal 10

• Incident Data

• Date of incident

  21.11.2024
• City

  Fusha Kosova
• Perpetrator(s)

  Known (suspected)
• Attacked by

  Public person(s)
  
• Means of incidents and attacks

  In person
  
• Type of incident

  Actual attacks on journalists
• Type of attack

  attack_other

• Action by the authorities

• Type of violation

  Other
  

• Action taken by the journalists' association

• Was journalist's association informed by the journalists directly?

  Yes
• What was the reaction of the journalists' association?

  The association reacted publicly
  

A crew of Kanal10 television, consisting of journalist Naim Kryeziu and cameraman Fatos Rakovica, were prevented from carrying out their reporting duties by the director of the “Bajram Curri” School in Fushë Kosova, Fidan Hasani.

Journalist Kryeziu and cameraman Rakovica were physically and verbally prevented by the school director, during their attempt to report on the lack of heating in this educational institution.

Obstructing the work of journalists, especially when they are dealing with topics of public interest, constitutes a serious violation of freedom of the media and the right of citizens to be informed.

Such behaviors are in direct opposition to democratic standards and values ​​that must be respected by public officials.

AJK calls on the officials of public institutions to be cooperative and to respect the work of journalists.