Actual attacks on journalists, Adis Mujdanovic, Brcko Distrikt, 14.11.2019.

BHJA •︎ 29/11/2019

Actual attacks on journalists, Adis Mujdanovic, Brcko Distrikt, 14.11.2019.

Translations: Sarajevo 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Sarajevo
  • Gender
    Male
  • Victim(s) name
    Adis Mujdanović

  • Media outlet

  • Name of the media outlet
    Otisak.ba
  • Type of media platform
    Online Media

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    14.11.2019
  • City
    Brčko
  • Attacked by
    (ordinary) citizens
  • Type of incident
    Actual attacks on journalists

  • Action by the authorities

  • Action taken by the journalists' association

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

Editor-in-chief of Otisak.ba portal Adis Mujdanovic was physically assaulted by an unknown person and gained minor injuries in the attack.

The attack happened at about 12.30pm when a unidentified man attacked Mujdanovic on the street and hit him with his shoulder. Mujdanovic fell to the ground from the impact, suffering minor injuries in the form of a scratch on his left leg and minor pain in his left leg and arm.

The Free Media Help Line (FHML) has sent a letter to the Brcko District Police regarding the attack.
The Brcko District Police informed the FHML that they had identified the attacker under the initials A.R. (1990) from Brcko, and had referred the case to the Brcko Basic Court for further action.