Other threats to journalists Hateme Smajli and Infokus, Prishtinë, 29.06.2026

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Other threats to journalists Hateme Smajli and Infokus, Prishtinë, 29.06.2026

Translations: Pristina 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

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

  • Media outlet

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

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    29.06.2026
  • 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

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) has been informed of an organized campaign of attacks, pressure, and defamation targeting journalist Hateme Smajli and the newsroom where she works, Gazeta Infokus.

The campaign follows the publication of a series of investigative reports concerning the privatization of land in the Municipality of Ferizaj, in which, according to the reporting, the Ramadani family of Vetëvendosje MP-elect Valon Ramadani is implicated. As reported by the outlet, the threats have been made both on social media and through phone calls to the newsroom.

AJK strongly condemns this unacceptable campaign, which aims to intimidate Smajli and prevent her from continuing her investigative work. Such campaigns against journalists are a direct attempt to undermine media freedom and hinder the media’s ability to hold institutions and powerful individuals at both the local and central levels accountable.

AJK calls on MP-elect Valon Ramadani to distance himself from these threats and not become part of a campaign that intimidates journalists. As a public official entrusted with an important mandate, Ramadani should be prepared to answer all questions openly and transparently.

Journalists must be allowed to carry out their work freely and without interference. AJK expresses its full support for journalist Smajli and the Gazeta Infokus newsroom in continuing to produce reporting that serves the public interest.