Translations: Pristina
Case info
Personal info
- Regional centerPristina
- GenderFemale
- Victim(s) nameNorë Kelmendi
Media outlet
- Name of the media outletEkonomia Online
- Type of media platformOnline Media
- Source of information about the incidentNorë Kelmendi
Incident Data
- Date of incident27.10.2019
- CityPrishtinë
- Perpetrator(s)Known (suspected)
- Attacked by(ordinary) citizens
- Type of incidentActual attacks on journalists
Action by the authorities
Action taken by the journalists' association
- Was journalist's association informed by the journalists directly?Yes
On October 27, 2019, Arsim Rexhepi the owner of a construction company has physically attacked Norë Kelmendi, who is the journalist of the Online Economy.
Kelmendi was realizing a story about an incident in Prishtina, in which case as a result of landslide some cars are damaged. While she was doing her jobs, Mr. Rexhepi impeded her. He has grabbed her by arm and moved forcefully from the workplace. The team of the Online Economy possessed the permit to shoot by the Job Inspectorate.
Kosovo Police intervened and interviewed both Arsim Rexhepi and Norë Kelemdni regarding the incident.