Physical attack against camera operator, Arbër Latifi, Gjakovë, 19.07.2023

AJK •︎ 19/07/2023

Physical attack against camera operator, Arbër Latifi, Gjakovë, 19.07.2023

Translations: Pristina 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Pristina
  • Gender
    Male
  • Victim(s) name
    Arber Latifi

  • Media outlet

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

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    17.07.2023
  • City
    Gjakove
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Not known
  • Attacked by
    Security staff or agencie(s)
  • Type of incident
    Actual attacks on journalists

  • Action by the authorities

  • Action taken by the journalists' association

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

Arbër Latifi – a camera operator for the online newspaper Nacionale, was physically assaulted today in the vicinity of the Gjakova Hospital by hospital security.

Latifi and Gentiana Hasani, a journalist, had gone to the Gjakova Hospital to report on the suspension of all surgeries due to high temperatures.

According to Nacionale, colleagues received medical assistance and filed a statement to the Kosovo Police. Furthermore, it is reported that the security officer who attacked them has been detained for 48 hours.

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo expresses its deep concern regarding the physical assault against Nacionale’s team, and urges the justice authorities to prioritize the case.