Translations: Tirana
Case info
Personal info
- Regional centerTirana
- Who was attacked?Organization
- Organisation nameAlbanian Journalists’ Association (AGSH)
Media outlet
- Name of the media outletAlbanian Journalists’ Association (AGSH)
- Type of media platformOnline Media
Incident Data
- Date of incident14.08.2025
- CityTirana
- Were authorities informed?Case was reported to the police
- Perpetrator(s)Not known
- Means of incidents and attacksThrough media outlets (broadcast, print, online)
- Type of incidentOther threats to journalists
- Type of threatAggressive, harassing or discriminatory statements
Action by the authorities
Action taken by the journalists' association
- Was journalist's association informed by the journalists directly?Unknown
The Albanian Journalists’ Association (AGSH) and journalist Isa Myzyraj were subjected to a derogatory and homophobic article published shortly after AGSH intensified its efforts to document and raise awareness about the Focus Media Group case. The publication used discriminatory language and personal attacks, aiming to discredit their work and intimidate those defending press freedom in Albania.
A formal complaint was filed with the Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination, highlighting the discriminatory nature of the article and requesting that the institution take appropriate measures, including a public condemnation.