Obstructing the work of the camera operator Bujar Sylejmani, Prishtinë, 29.11.2023
New footage and photographs show unprecedented brutality faced by journalists, photographers, and other media workers during today's protest organised by the Social Democratic Party - PSD.
In one of the videos, it can be seen how the camera operator of Voice of America, Bujar Sylejmani, is forcefully pushed while doing his job.
Regarding this unprecedented violence against media workers, the Association of Journalists of Kosovo calls on the Kosovo Police Inspectorate to promptly investigate all members of the Kosovo Police who have exceeded their competencies by obstructing the work of our colleagues.
AJK calls on the Kosovo Police to show professionalism in dealing with such situations and not to target journalists and camera operators in any way, allowing them to do their work in informing the public unhindered.
| Reporter Details | Obstructing the work of the camera operator Bujar Sylejmani, Prishtinë, 29.11.2023 |
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| Case description | New footage and photographs show unprecedented brutality faced by journalists, photographers, and other media workers during today's protest organised by the Social Democratic Party - PSD. In one of the videos, it can be seen how the camera operator of Voice of America, Bujar Sylejmani, is forcefully pushed while doing his job. Regarding this unprecedented violence against media workers, the Association of Journalists of Kosovo calls on the Kosovo Police Inspectorate to promptly investigate all members of the Kosovo Police who have exceeded their competencies by obstructing the work of our colleagues. |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | Bujar Sylejmani |
| Gender | Male |
| Date | 29.11.2023 |
| City | Prishtinë |
| Type of Incident | Actual attacks on journalists |
| From who | By policeman |
| The Offender / Suspect | |
| Type of media | |
| Media Name | Zeri i Amerikes |
| Source | Mediet |
| 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 to show professionalism in dealing with such situations and not to target journalists and camera operators in any way, allowing them to do their work in informing the public unhindered. |