Verbal threat, Saranda Ramaj, Pejë, 19.12.2017
Association of Journalists of Kosovo strongly condemns the intimidation caused to the family of journalist Saranda Ramaj by a public official. Ramaj told AJK that Ejup Simnica, auditor at Office of General Auditor, went to her home in Peja and asked her parents saying that Ramaj should stop writing stories about him. She reported the case to Kosovo police.
| State | Kosovë |
|---|---|
| Name and Surname | Saranda Ramaj |
| Gender | Femer |
| Date | 19/12/2017 00:00 |
| City | Pejë |
| Type of Incident | Frikësim – kërcënim verbal (përfshirë kërcënimet me vdekje) |
| From who | Nga zyrtarët publik |
| The Offender / Suspect | I Panjohur |
| Type of media | Të Shtypur |
| Media Name | Koha Ditore |
| Source | Gazetarja |
| Public Prosecutor | |
| Judiciary | Nuk ka filluar procedurë ligjore |
| Judiciary Status | |
| Legal Closure | |
| Has the Journalist Association been notified? | Po |
| Has the incident been reported to the authorities | Po |
| A është raportuar incidenti në prokurori? | |
| Associations Respond | Association of Journalists of Kosovo asked from police and justice institutions to investigate and judge the case according to Kosovo's laws. Such intimidation is a direct interference in the work of journalists. |