Threats against the lives and physical safety of journalist, Fatlum Berisha, Prishtinë, 14.12.2023

AJK •︎ 14/12/2023

Threats against the lives and physical safety of journalist, Fatlum Berisha, Prishtinë, 14.12.2023

Translations: Pristina 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Pristina
  • Gender
    Male
  • Victim(s) name
    Fatlum Berisha

  • Media outlet

  • Name of the media outlet
    Shenjester.net
  • Type of media platform
    Online Media
  • Source of information about the incident
    Email

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    14.12.2023
  • City
    Prishtine
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Not known
  • Attacked by
    (ordinary) citizens
  • Type of incident
    life_threat

  • Action by the authorities

  • Action taken by the journalists' association

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

Journalist Fatlum Berisha has reported receiving death threats on TikTok

According to the statement delivered to the Association of Journalists of Kosovo, an account left comments on the journalist’s videos, including comments such as “I should have given you 31 bullets.” Journalist Berisha also reported the case to the Kosovo Police.

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo expresses its concern regarding the threats against journalist Berisha. We call upon the Kosovo Police to take appropriate action to identify the individual(s) responsible for these actions.

For AJK, these kinds of threats are completely inappropriate and unacceptable. We encourage all colleagues to report any instances of online threats so that they can be properly addressed by the relevant authorities.