Attack against RTK’s team, Zveçan, 15.06.2023

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    Country KO
    Gender Group Arbresha Berisha, Ilir Uka, Bardh Bekteshi, Mentor Vinarci.
    Date 15/06/2023
    City / Location Zveçan
    Type of incident Attacks on media outlets and organizations
    By whom To journalists by citizens
    Type of media Radio and television
    Media name RTK
    Source RTK
    Was journalist`s association informed Yes
    What was journalists' association reaction For the Association of Journalists of Kosovo, these attacks are unacceptable and very concerning, given that within a two-week period, the attacks have reached an unprecedented level so far. AJK invites local and international law enforcement agencies to guarantee the security of media teams reporting on tensions in the northern municipalities of the country.

    Tonight, the vehicle of the Public Broadcaster, Radio Television of Kosovo (RTK), consisting of journalist Arbresha Berisha, camera operators Ilir Uka and Bardh Bekteshi, as well as engineer Mentor Vinarci, was attacked in Zveçan.

    During the live reporting for a news edition from this municipality, journalist Arbresha Berisha announced that several individuals fired shots at the vehicle and punctured its tires. Fortunately, there were no injuries.

    For the Association of Journalists of Kosovo, these attacks are unacceptable and very concerning, given that within a two-week period, the attacks have reached an unprecedented level so far.

    AJK invites local and international law enforcement agencies to guarantee the security of media teams reporting on tensions in the northern municipalities of the country.