Physical attack against journalist Dorentina Thaqi, Leposaviq, 16.06.2023

AJK •︎ 16/06/2023

Physical attack against journalist Dorentina Thaqi, Leposaviq, 16.06.2023

Translations: Pristina 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Pristina
  • Gender
    Female
  • Victim(s) name
    Dorentina Thaqi

  • Media outlet

  • Name of the media outlet
    RTV Dukagjini
  • Type of media platform
    Radio
  • Source of information about the incident
    RTV Dukagjini

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    16.06.2023
  • City
    Leposaviq
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Not known
  • Attacked by
    (ordinary) citizens
  • 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

Journalist Dorentina Thaqi was hit in the head with stones by protesters who also attacked RTK and Tëvë1 cameramen. She was also attacked with stun grenades.

This is the 28th attack on media teams during the recent tensions in the country’s north, and the fourth in Leposaviq only today.

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo urges that the protestors be brought to justice as soon as possible, while also urging those who are in charge of peace and security, such as the Kosovo Police, the EULEX Police, and KFOR, to establish favorable conditions for reporting in these sensitive times.