Country | KO |
Gender | Group |
Date | 29/05/2023 |
City / Location | Zvecan |
Type of incident | Attacks on media outlets and organizations |
By whom | To journalists by citizens |
Type of media | online |
Media name | Gazeta Papirus |
Source | Gazeta Papirus |
Was journalist`s association informed | Yes |
What was journalists' association reaction | These images are highly concerning for AJK, so once again, we urge the law enforcement authorities and the international presence in Kosovo to ensure that journalists can report from these municipalities without interference. At the same time, we ask all colleagues to exercise extra precaution during reporting and in no way jeopardize their physical safety for the sake of reporting. |
The editorial staff of Gazeta Papirus has informed the Association of Journalists of Kosovo that three masked individuals knocked down the camera of their media team while they were filming KFOR vehicles.
In the video sent to AJK, one of the masked individuals can be heard telling the team not to film.
These images are highly concerning for AJK, so once again, we urge the law enforcement authorities and the international presence in Kosovo to ensure that journalists can report from these municipalities without interference. At the same time, we ask all colleagues to exercise extra precaution during reporting and in no way jeopardize their physical safety for the sake of reporting.