Other threats to journalists, Fushë Kosovë, 02.03.2023

AJK •︎ 02/03/2023

Other threats to journalists, Fushë Kosovë, 02.03.2023

Translations: Pristina 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Pristina
  • Gender
    Male
  • Victim(s) name
    Behar Mustafa

  • Media outlet

  • Name of the media outlet
    KALLXO.com
  • Type of media platform
    Online Media
  • Source of information about the incident
    KALLXO.com

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    02.03.2023
  • City
    Fushe Kosove
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Known (suspected)
  • Attacked by
    Authorities - individuals
  • Type of incident
    Other threats to journalists

  • Action by the authorities

  • Action taken by the journalists' association

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

The official of the Municipality of Fushë Kosova, Hasime Qyqalla, has tried to intimidate the journalist of KALLXO.com, Behar Mustafa, by initiating criminal prosecution.

This intimidation comes after an investigation by KALLXO.com, which includes her son. Meanwhile, on the same day, she threatened the journalist over the phone that she will initiate a criminal report against him.

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo condemns this attempt to silence the journalist Mustafa, while reminding Mrs.Qyqalla that defamation is decriminalized in Kosovo.

AJK calls on all officials to refrain from such threats and statements toward journalists, because such narratives damage freedom of expression and the foundations of democracy. Furthermore, AJK encourages all colleagues to continue their reporting and not fall prey to such threats.