Denigrating language towards T7,Kamenicë, 13.03.2023
Vaxhid Rexhepaj, Chief of Cabinet of the Mayor of Kamenica, Kadri Rrahimaj, has used inappropriate language toward the journalist of Television 7, Çlirimtar Morina.
When Rexhepaj was asked about a photo montage that was put on the wall of Rrahimaj's office, and it has gone viral, instead of answering he chose to attack the media.
In the video published by T7, Rexhepaj is heard saying that "we will send the painting to your owners, such as Aleksandar Vuciqi".
The Association of Journalists of Kosovo considers such language unacceptable and threatening, and that it is not an isolated case against journalists who report the activities of state officials in the field. Once again, AJK calls on both central and local government officials not to use derogatory language towards journalists, and to respect their work.
| Reporter Details | Denigrating language towards T7,Kamenicë, 13.03.2023 |
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| Case description | Vaxhid Rexhepaj, Chief of Cabinet of the Mayor of Kamenica, Kadri Rrahimaj, has used inappropriate language toward the journalist of Television 7, Çlirimtar Morina. When Rexhepaj was asked about a photo montage that was put on the wall of Rrahimaj's office, and it has gone viral, instead of answering he chose to attack the media. In the video published by T7, Rexhepaj is heard saying that "we will send the painting to your owners, such as Aleksandar Vuciqi". |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | |
| Gender | Group |
| Date | 13.3.2023 |
| City | Kamenicë |
| Type of Incident | Threats against media outlets and organizations |
| From who | By public officials |
| The Offender / Suspect | Vaxhid Rexhepaj |
| Type of media | Radio and Television |
| Media Name | T7 |
| Source | T7 |
| Public Prosecutor | |
| 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 considers such language unacceptable and threatening, and that it is not an isolated case against journalists who report the activities of state officials in the field. Once again, AJK calls on both central and local government officials not to use derogatory language towards journalists, and to respect their work. |