Other threats to journalists by the Guard of the Republic, Tirana, 30/05/2024

Tirana •︎ 30/05/2024

Other threats to journalists by the Guard of the Republic, Tirana, 30/05/2024

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  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Tirana
  • Who was attacked?
    Group
  • Group members' names and surnames
    Group of journalists

  • Media outlet

  • Name of the media outlet
    Group of journalists
  • Type of media platform
    Printed Media
    Online Media
  • Source of information about the incident
    https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=122103925622336358&set=a.122096630150336358

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    30.05.2024
  • City
    Tirana
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Known (suspected)
  • Attacked by
    Security staff or agencie(s)
  • Type of incident
    life_threat

  • Action by the authorities

  • Action taken by the journalists' association

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

On May 30, 2024, during a plenary session in the Albanian Parliament, MPs were set to vote on establishing the Special Parliamentary Committee on Anti-Corruption initiated by the ruling Socialist Party (SP). The journalists, stationed in their designated gallery, were filming the proceedings as usual but the guards attempted to prevent the journalists from filming. This intervention sparked a confrontation, with the indignant journalists demanding to be treated with respect and referring to the guard as a “gangster.” This incident underscored the ongoing tension between the media and the authorities, as journalists insisted on their right to remain and report on the parliamentary proceedings.