Death threats against journalist Vehbi Kajtazi, Prishtina, 08.10.2024
The Association of Journalists of Kosovo is extremely concerned with the death threats received by journalist Vehbi Kajtazi.
AJK asks the responsible authorities and law enforcement agencies of the Republic of Kosovo to provide security for journalist Kajtazi and to urgently address the threat he received on the evening of October 8, through a message on his Facebook account.
AJK has contacted the Kajtazi and he has already informed the responsible authorities about the serious threat he received.
AJK asks the Kosovo Police to react quickly to locate the threat in order to avoid any danger to the life of journalist Vehbi Kajtazi.
Reporter Details | Death threats against journalist Vehbi Kajtazi |
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Case description | The journalist and director of the online media outlet Paparaci.com, Vehbi Kajtazi, has received death threats through messages on his Facebook account. On Facebook, Kajtazi has been threatened that he will be burned with gasoline, while the perpetrator has vowed to sell his house in order to meet with Kajtazi. |
State | Kosovo |
Name and Surname | Vehbi Kajtazi |
Gender | Male |
Date | 8.10.2024 |
City | Prishtinë |
Type of Incident | Threats against the lives and lims of journalists |
From who | To journalists by citizens |
The Offender / Suspect | |
Type of media | Online |
Media Name | Paparaci |
Source | |
Public Prosecutor | |
Judiciary | |
Judiciary Status | |
Legal Closure | |
Has the Journalist Association been notified? | Yes |
Has the incident been reported to the authorities? | Yes |
Has the incident been reported to the XXX? | |
Associations Respond | The Association of Journalists of Kosovo is extremely concerned with the death threats received by journalist Vehbi Kajtazi. AJK asks the responsible authorities and law enforcement agencies of the Republic of Kosovo to provide security for journalist Kajtazi and to urgently address the threat he received on the evening of October 8, through a message on his Facebook account. AJK has contacted the Kajtazi and he has already informed the responsible authorities about the serious threat he received. AJK asks the Kosovo Police to react quickly to locate the threat in order to avoid any danger to the life of journalist Vehbi Kajtazi. |