Obstruction of Journalist Damjan Portić, Peja, 25.06.2025
Radio Gorazdevac (Gorazhdec) journalist Damjan Portić has reported that he was obstructed in his work on Tuesday while covering the removal of graffiti in this village in the municipality of Peja.
Portić was asked by members of the Kosovo Police not to film the graffiti removal process and was told to leave the area, despite having clearly identified himself as a journalist.
The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) has described this behavior as unacceptable and calls on the Kosovo Police not to hinder journalists in carrying out their duties to inform the public.
| Reporter Details | Obstruction of Journalist Damjan Portić, Peja, 25.06.2025 |
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| Case description | Radio Gorazdevac (Gorazhdec) journalist Damjan Portić has reported that he was obstructed in his work on Tuesday while covering the removal of graffiti in this village in the municipality of Peja. Portić was asked by members of the Kosovo Police not to film the graffiti removal process and was told to leave the area, despite having clearly identified himself as a journalist. |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | Damjan Portiq |
| Gender | Male |
| Date | 25.6.2025 |
| City | Pejë |
| Type of Incident | Other threats to journalists |
| From who | By policeman |
| The Offender / Suspect | |
| Type of media | Radio and Television |
| Media Name | Radio Gorazhdec |
| Source | |
| 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 (AJK) has described this behavior as unacceptable and calls on the Kosovo Police not to hinder journalists in carrying out their duties to inform the public. |