Actual attack on journalist Ersid Karaj, 26.03.2025, Tirana

Tirana •︎ 26/03/2025

Actual attack on journalist Ersid Karaj, 26.03.2025, Tirana

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  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Tirana
  • Who was attacked?
    Journalist
  • Gender
    Male
  • Victim(s) name
    Ersid Karaj

  • Media outlet

  • Name of the media outlet
    MCN TV
  • Type of media platform
    Radio
  • Source of information about the incident
    https://www.facebook.com/100068550505919/posts/939309075030767/?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=4uG34cshpjON2AtX#

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    26.03.2025
  • City
    Tirana
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Known (suspected)
  • Attacked by
    By public official(s) and/or representative(s) of the executive power
  • Means of incidents and attacks
    In person
  • Type of incident
    Actual attacks on journalists
  • Type of attack
    attack_physical_snatch

  • Action by the authorities

  • Action taken by the journalists' association

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

Safe Journalists have taken note of the aggressive behavior of Alfred Brahja, Head of the Dajt Administrative Unit, towards the filming crew of the investigative show Xhadat, particularly the physical assault on journalist Ersid Karaj.

As documented in the March 26, 2025, broadcast, Karaj’s persistent questioning regarding a public concern was met with hostility from Brahja, who refused to respond and escalated the situation with verbal aggression and physical intimidation. Instead of addressing the issue raised by citizens, the official resorted to forceful actions, including physically pulling the journalist, an unacceptable act for a public servant.

Despite adhering to legal procedures and exercising his right to information, Karaj faced obstruction and aggression while seeking accountability from local authorities.