Translations: Tirana
Case info
Personal info
- Regional centerTirana
- Who was attacked?Group
- Group members' names and surnamesGroup of journalists
Media outlet
- Type of media platformOther
- Source of information about the incidenthttps://lapsi.al/2024/10/03/opozita-bllokon-hyrjen-per-deputetet-e-mazhorances-perplasje-fizike-me-garden/
Incident Data
- Date of incident03.10.2024
- CityTirana
- Perpetrator(s)Not known
- Attacked byAuthorities - institutions
Security staff or agencie(s) - Means of incidents and attacksIn person
- Type of incidentOther threats to journalists
- Type of threatOther
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
On Thursday, October 3, 2024, journalists covering parliamentary developments were physically obstructed and pushed by the Republic Guard and Assembly staff, preventing them from following the events outside the plenary hall.
Journalists were also denied access to the session, as the usual entrance was locked and inaccessible according to report in the ground. Despite regulations guaranteeing media access, this is a recurring issue, with previous promises to prevent such incidents going unfulfilled. Currently, the Albanian Parliament is experiencing significant tension and controversy, particularly related to the actions of opposition members.
Previous cases: https://safejournalists.net/reports/actual-attack-on-journalists-by-the-guard-of-republic-albanian-assembly-09-10-2023-tirana/
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