Other threats to journalists, Albion Selitaj,Suharekë, 03.02.2022

AJK •︎ 03/02/2022

Other threats to journalists, Albion Selitaj,Suharekë, 03.02.2022

Translations: Pristina 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Pristina
  • Gender
    Male
  • Victim(s) name
    Albion Selitaj

  • Media outlet

  • Name of the media outlet
    Ekonomia Online
  • Type of media platform
    Online Media
  • Source of information about the incident
    Ekonomia Online

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    03.02.2022
  • City
    Suhareke
  • Attacked by
    Authorities - individuals
  • Type of incident
    life_threat

  • Action by the authorities

  • Action taken by the journalists' association

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

The Kosovo Police have arrested today in Suhareka the cameraman of the news agency, Ekonomia Online, Albion Selitaj, while he was performing his duties as cameraman, reporting from the action of the Police in “NBI Suhareka”.

AJK strongly condemns the unprofessional behavior of Kosovo Police officials, furthermore demands his immediate release.

AJK expects of Kosovo Police that instead of obstructing media workers on duty, to provide safe environment for media workers when reporting on such events.