Physical attack, Melita Vrsaljko, Nadin, 15.7.2024.

CJA •︎ 15/07/2024

Physical attack, Melita Vrsaljko, Nadin, 15.7.2024.

Translations: Zagreb 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Zagreb
  • Gender
    Female
  • Victim(s) name
    Melita Vrsaljko

  • Media outlet

  • Name of the media outlet
    Faktograf i Klimatski portal
  • Type of media platform
    Online Media
  • Source of information about the incident
    Novinarkina Facebook objava

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    15.08.2024
  • City
    Nadin
  • 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

According to a statement by Melita Vrsaljko published on her Facebook profile, this attack occurred when she was passing by private land with a cameraman, where waste was beginning to accumulate. To prevent potential filming, the landowner suddenly ran up to the journalist and cameraman, threatened violence and equipment destruction, and physically attacked the journalist. Vrsaljko was forced to defend herself with her foot to break free. The incident was reported to the police, but in the end, Vrsaljko also faced a charge and was issued a precautionary measure prohibiting her from approaching the attacker within 50 meters.