Physical attack against journalist Vullnet Krasniqi and camera operator Arbër Latifi, Prizren, 11.08.2023

AJK •︎ 11/08/2023

Physical attack against journalist Vullnet Krasniqi and camera operator Arbër Latifi, Prizren, 11.08.2023

Translations: Pristina 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Pristina
  • Who was attacked?
    Group
  • Group members' names and surnames
    Vullnet Krasniqi, Arbër 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
    11.08.2023
  • City
    Prizren
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Not known
  • Attacked by
    (ordinary) citizens
  • Type of incident
    Actual attacks on journalists

  • Action by the authorities

  • Court action
    A.K., i është caktuar masa e paraburgimit në kohëzgjatje prej një muaji.

  • Action taken by the journalists' association

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

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is appalled by the attack in Prizren on the Nacionale’s team journalist Vullnet Krasniqi, and camera operator Arbër Latifi.

Krasniqi and Latifi were there to report on the protest organized by local imams against the “Dokufest” festival.

According to media reports, they were assaulted and pushed while carrying out their duties by some protestors.

This is an unacceptable attack that poses a severe threat to the safety of journalists.

The AJK requests that the attackers be arrested immediately by the police and brought to justice.