Attempted Attack against Periskopi Team in Zveçan, 29.05.2023

AJK •︎ 29/05/2023

Attempted Attack against Periskopi Team in Zveçan, 29.05.2023

Translations: Pristina 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Pristina
  • Who was attacked?
    Group

  • Media outlet

  • Name of the media outlet
    Periskopi
  • Type of media platform
    Online Media
  • Source of information about the incident
    Periskopi

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    29.05.2023
  • City
    Zveçan
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Not known
  • Attacked by
    (ordinary) citizens
  • Type of incident
    Attacks on media outlets and organizations
  • Type of attack
    Other attacks

  • Action by the authorities

  • Action taken by the journalists' association

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

Today, two masked individuals attempted to attack the Periskopi team in Zvecan.

In a photograph sent to the Association of Journalists of Kosovo – AJK, it can be seen that a colleague’s shirt was torn as a result of the attempted assault, fortunately without any injuries.

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo is deeply concerned about the situation created for the media and journalists reporting from these municipalities and urges colleagues to exercise extra precaution during reporting. Furthermore, AJK recommends that colleagues follow the instructions of the Kosovo Police officials present there.

AJK also calls on NATO and EULEX to ensure the safety of journalists and allow them to report without hindrance.