Selective approach towards the Kosovan journalists, Tirana, 14.09.2021
The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, has used a selective approach towards the journalists from Kosovo, who were part of the press conference with the German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Kosovo was an important part of the discussion at this press event, and according to our colleagues, PM Rama didn't allow the Kosovan journalists to address questions to Mrs. Merkel.
For AJK, such a segregation of journalists at an international meeting is an unacceptable act.
The Secretary General of the European Federation of Journalists - EFJ, Ricardo Gutiérrez reacted against Rama's actions.
"Shame on Albanian PM, Edi Rama, who deliberately ignored the questions of Kosovo journalists. The European Federation of Journalists condemns this outrageous segregation", Gutiérrez said.
| Reporter Details | Selective approach towards the Kosovan journalists, Tirana, 14.09.2021 |
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| Case description | The Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, has used a selective approach towards the journalists from Kosovo, who were part of the press conference with the German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Kosovo was an important part of the discussion at this press event, and according to our colleagues, PM Rama didn't allow the Kosovan journalists to address questions to Mrs. Merkel. |
| State | Albania |
| Name and Surname | |
| Gender | Group |
| Date | 14.9.2021 |
| City | |
| Type of Incident | Other threats to journalists |
| From who | By public officials |
| The Offender / Suspect | Edi Rama |
| Type of media | |
| Media Name | |
| Source | Klan Kosova |
| 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 | For the Association of Journalists of Kosovo, such a segregation of journalists at an international meeting is an unacceptable act. The Secretary General of the European Federation of Journalists - EFJ, Ricardo Gutiérrez reacted against Rama's actions. "Shame on Albanian PM, Edi Rama, who deliberately ignored the questions of Kosovo journalists. The European Federation of Journalists condemns this outrageous segregation", Gutiérrez said. |