Other threats to journalists Arlinda Sejda, Prishtinë, 30.06.2026

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Other threats to journalists Arlinda Sejda, Prishtinë, 30.06.2026

Translations: Pristina 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Pristina
  • Who was attacked?
    Journalist
  • Gender
    Woman
  • Victim(s) name
    Arlinda Sejda

  • Media outlet

  • Name of the media outlet
    RTK
  • Type of media platform
    Radio
    Television
    Online Media
  • Source of information about the incident
    Arlinda Sejda

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    30.06.2026
  • City
    Prishtine
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Known (suspected)
  • Attacked by
    Politician(s) / political party(ies) (other than public officials)
  • Means of incidents and attacks
    Other means of incidents and attacks
  • Type of incident
    Other threats to journalists
  • Type of threat
    Other

  • Action by the authorities

  • 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

Journalist Arlinda Sejda has announced her resignation from Kosovo’s Public Broadcaster, RTK, where she had worked for 10 years. “I made this decision in order to protect the fundamental principles on which journalism is based. It comes as a result of my inability to perform my work in line with my professional convictions, ethical standards, and the responsibility I feel toward the public,” Sejda wrote.

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) expresses regret over Sejda’s departure from RTK and considers it a confirmation of the institution’s capture by management directly linked to the Government and the ruling political party, Vetëvendosje.

Sejda’s departure, along with the removal of programmes hosted by several journalists and editors, is seen as a result of managerial policies that penalise and target anyone seeking to uphold fundamental journalistic ethics.

RTK has for some time been turned into a propaganda tool for Vetëvendosje through editorial policies that suppress critical voices both within and outside the organisation.

The decline in media freedom in Kosovo, as documented in international reports, is also linked to political and financial control over RTK by the Government of Prime Minister Kurti.

AJK expresses full solidarity with journalist Sejda and with all journalists and editors at the public broadcaster who continue to resist within RTK.

AJK calls on the Government of Kosovo and Vetëvendosje to end political and financial pressure on RTK.

It also urges the RTK Board not to remain indifferent and to hold management accountable, ensuring that journalists are not subjected to pressure or persecution, and that reporting is restored to serving the public interest rather than a political party.