Denigrating language towards journalists, Prishtinë, 08.04.2022

AJK •︎ 08/04/2022

Denigrating language towards journalists, Prishtinë, 08.04.2022

Translations: Pristina 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Pristina
  • Who was attacked?
    Group

  • Media outlet

  • Type of media platform
    Radio

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    08.04.2022
  • City
    Prishtine
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Known (suspected)
  • Attacked by
    Public person(s)
  • Type of incident
    Attacks on media outlets and organizations

  • Action by the authorities

  • Action taken by the journalists' association

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

The AAK leader, and MP, Ramush Haradinaj, attacked today the media in Albania and Kosovo, calling them “mercenaries” and “sold out”, after his claims that they reported that he could be considered a candidate for President of Albania. Moreover, Haradinaj has accused the media of working “against the interests of Albania and Kosovo”.

Such language is threatening, denigrating, unacceptable, and endangering the safety of journalists.

AJK calls on Mr. Haradinaj and all political actors to direct their complaints about reporting to self-regulatory bodies and to refrain from insulting and threatening language.