Attacks on media outlets and organizations, Klan Kosova, Prishtinë, 04.08.2026
Klan Kosova journalist Sala Gashi has reported being obstructed in the course of her work by Feim Tahirsylaj, an adviser to the Minister of Agriculture, Armend Muja. According to Gashi, Tahirsylaj addressed her with inappropriate questions and in a threatening tone.
“Is Klan paying you to ask questions? Who is paying you? Get out of here, just leave,” Tahirsylaj reportedly told journalist Gashi.
The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns the state official’s language and unprofessional conduct.
AJK calls on Minister Muja to distance himself from the incident and urges all public officials not to obstruct journalists in the exercise of their professional duties. Given the public positions they hold, officials should be prepared to respond to journalists’ questions.
| Reporter Details | Attacks on media outlets and organizations, Klan Kosova, Prishtinë, 04.08.2026 |
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| Case description | Klan Kosova journalist Sala Gashi has reported being obstructed in the course of her work by Feim Tahirsylaj, an adviser to the Minister of Agriculture, Armend Muja. According to Gashi, Tahirsylaj addressed her with inappropriate questions and in a threatening tone. “Is Klan paying you to ask questions? Who is paying you? Get out of here, just leave,” Tahirsylaj reportedly told journalist Gashi. |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | Sala Gashi |
| Gender | Female |
| Date | 4.8.2026 |
| City | Prishtinë |
| Type of Incident | Attacks on media outlets and organizations |
| From who | By public persons |
| The Offender / Suspect | Këshilltari i Ministrit së Bujqësisë, Feim Tahirsylaj |
| Type of media | Radio and Television |
| Media Name | Klan Kosova |
| Source | Klan Kosova |
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| Judiciary | |
| Judiciary Status | |
| Legal Closure | |
| Has the Journalist Association been notified? | Yes |
| Has the incident been reported to the authorities? | |
| Has the incident been reported to the XXX? | |
| Associations Respond | The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns the state official’s language and unprofessional conduct. AJK calls on Minister Muja to distance himself from the incident and urges all public officials not to obstruct journalists in the exercise of their professional duties. Given the public positions they hold, officials should be prepared to respond to journalists’ questions. |