Insults and threats against journalist Bujar Vitija, Prishtinë, 12.01.2023
The Association of Journalists of Kosovo has been informed by the journalist, Bujar Vitija, about a series of insults, lynchings, and threats that have been made towards him in recent days, after a series of articles about suspicions of corruption in the Public Hospital of Vushtrri.
AJK condemns the language used against the journalist Vitija and considers that it hinders his and other journalists' work as well. All competent authorities must do their work to clarify the raised accusations.
| Reporter Details | Insults and threats against journalist Bujar Vitija, Prishtinë, 12.01.2023 |
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| Case description | The Association of Journalists of Kosovo has been informed by the journalist, Bujar Vitija, about a series of insults, lynchings, and threats that have been made towards him in recent days, after a series of articles about suspicions of corruption in the Public Hospital of Vushtrri. |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | Bujar Vitija |
| Gender | Male |
| Date | 12.1.2023 |
| City | Prishtinë |
| Type of Incident | Other threats to journalists |
| From who | To journalists by citizens |
| The Offender / Suspect | |
| Type of media | Online |
| Media Name | Gazeta Shneta |
| Source | Gazeta Shneta |
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| 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 condemns the language used against the journalist Vitija and considers that it hinders his and other journalists' work as well. All competent authorities must do their work to clarify the raised accusations. |