Obstruction towards journalist Genc Godanci, Prishtinë, 02.05.2025
The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns the obstruction that the close protection of Prime Minister Kurti made today to the journalist of T7, Genc Godanci, while he was trying to ask him questions about the Reporters Without Borders' Media Freedom Index.
One of the members of the close protection is seen twice physically grabbing the journalist's hand, and another presents the second obstacle in the attempt to get answers.
This is not the first time that journalists have been violently obstructed by the close protection in the presence of the acting Prime Minister, Kurti.
AJK calls on the Kosovo Police and the acting Prime Minister to establish proper working conditions for journalists seeking responses from high-ranking officials in public.
| Reporter Details | Obstruction towards journalist Genc Godanci, Prishtinë, 02.05.2025 |
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| Case description | The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns the obstruction that the close protection of Prime Minister Kurti made today to the journalist of T7, Genc Godanci, while he was trying to ask him questions about the Reporters Without Borders' Media Freedom Index. One of the members of the close protection is seen twice physically grabbing the journalist's hand, and another presents the second obstacle in the attempt to get answers. This is not the first time that journalists have been violently obstructed by the close protection in the presence of the acting Prime Minister, Kurti. |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | Genc Godanci |
| Gender | Male |
| Date | 2.5.2025 |
| City | Prishtinë |
| Type of Incident | Actual attacks on journalists |
| From who | Security |
| The Offender / Suspect | Mbrojtja e afërt e Kryeministrit Kurti |
| Type of media | Radio and Television |
| Media Name | T7 |
| Source | Ekonomia Online |
| 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 | AJK calls on the Kosovo Police and the acting Prime Minister to establish proper working conditions for journalists seeking responses from high-ranking officials in public. |