Dangerous language against media, Prishtinë, 12.08.2024
The member of Vetëvendosje in the Central Election Commission (CEC), Sami Kurteshi, criticized the media today during a public address regarding the case of the activist Astrit Dehari.
Kurteshi has accused Klan Kosova, Express, and RTK: "of playing a negative and disinformation role, especially with the release of unauthorized footage. At the time, RTK carried all the propaganda against the Vetëvendosje Movement and justified the arrests."
This is an irresponsible and dangerous statement by Kurteshi, who accuses the media of the circumstances surrounding Dehari's death in prison. Such statements endanger the safety of the journalists of these three media outlets and are unacceptable.
The Dehari case has been and continues to be of significant public interest, with the Vetëvendosje itself sharing detailed information about the case.
The footage released by the media has shed light on the events at the detention center, where heightened security measures were expected, thus aiding in informing the public.
| Reporter Details | Dangerous language against media, Prishtinë, 12.08.2024 |
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| Case description | The member of Vetëvendosje in the Central Election Commission (CEC), Sami Kurteshi, criticized the media today during a public address regarding the case of the activist Astrit Dehari. Kurteshi has accused Klan Kosova, Express, and RTK: "of playing a negative and disinformation role, especially with the release of unauthorized footage. At the time, RTK carried all the propaganda against the Vetëvendosje Movement and justified the arrests." |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | |
| Gender | Group |
| Date | 12.8.2024 |
| City | Prishtinë |
| Type of Incident | Attacks on media outlets and organizations |
| From who | By public persons |
| The Offender / Suspect | Sami Kurteshi |
| Type of media | Radio and Television |
| Media Name | Klan Kosova, Gazeta Express, RTK |
| Source | Konference per medie |
| 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 | This is an irresponsible and dangerous statement by Kurteshi, who accuses the media of the circumstances surrounding Dehari's death in prison. Such statements endanger the safety of the journalists of these three media outlets and are unacceptable. The Dehari case has been and continues to be of significant public interest, with the Vetëvendosje itself sharing detailed information about the case. The footage released by the media has shed light on the events at the detention center, where heightened security measures were expected, thus aiding in informing the public. |