Other threats to journalists, Prishtinë, 02.12.2025
The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is shocked by the aggressive behavior and strongly condemns the physical assault on journalists by the Vetëvendosje member of the Central Election Commission (CEC), Sami Kurteshi.
This behavior is unacceptable, and AJK calls on the CEC to provide conditions for journalists to report without obstruction.
Mr. Kurteshi is a repeat offender in attacks against journalists, and Vetëvendosje should put an end to this practice.
| Reporter Details | Other threats to journalists, Prishtinë, 02.12.2025 |
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| Case description | The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is shocked by the aggressive behavior and strongly condemns the physical assault on journalists by the Vetëvendosje member of the Central Election Commission (CEC), Sami Kurteshi. This behavior is unacceptable, and AJK calls on the CEC to provide conditions for journalists to report without obstruction. |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | |
| Gender | Group |
| Date | 2.12.2025 |
| City | Prishtinë |
| Type of Incident | Other threats to journalists |
| From who | By public persons |
| The Offender / Suspect | Sami Kurteshi |
| Type of media | |
| Media Name | |
| 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 | Mr. Kurteshi is a repeat offender in attacks against journalists, and Vetëvendosje should put an end to this practice. |