Country | KO |
Name and Surname | Mentor Gjergjaj |
Gender | Male |
Date | 22/01/2017 |
City / Location | Pristina |
Type of incident | Other threats to journalists |
By whom | Security |
Type of media | online |
Media name | Gazeta Express |
Source | Journalist |
Was journalist`s association informed | Yes |
What was journalists' association reaction | Association of Journalists of Kosovo was informed by journalist Mentor Gjergjaj that the bodyguard of deputy Prime Minister, Fatmir Limaj tried by force to delete some of the photos in journalists’ telephone. Journalist took picture of Limaj when the latter was entering the president’s office. The bodyguard took a picture of journalist’s badge. AJK instructed Mentor Gjergjaj to immediately report the case to police. Association of Journalists of Kosovo strongly condemns this act and invites police to take care for journalist’s security as well as to ensure that the bodyguard receives deserved sentence. AGK will closely monitor this case and will act in defence of the journalist and the freedom to practice the profession. |
Were authorities informed? | No |
Association of Journalists of Kosovo was informed by journalist Mentor Gjergjaj that the bodyguard of deputy Prime Minister, Fatmir Limaj tried by force to delete some of the photos in journalists’ telephone. Journalist took picture of Limaj when the latter was entering the president’s office. The bodyguard took a picture of journalist’s badge.