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The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is alarmed by the serious accusations made against Berat Buzhala in the case of the murder of Sadri Sadriu. The son of the victim, Ilir Sadriu, recently made a public accusation on Facebook, alleging that Buzhala, a journalist and founder of Nacionale, was involved in his father's murder.

Sadriu wrote that "the fact that the case was not denounced before the courts of the Republic of Kosovo but before those of Serbia, and taking into account the close ties of Berat Buzhala with other criminal actors in Serbia, only strengthens the suspicion of his direct involvement in the murder of our father."

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo strongly condemns these accusations, as they pose a significant threat to the safety of Buzhala and his colleagues. Following this accusation, the safety of Buzhala and other journalists at Nacionale is now at risk.

AJK urges the Kosovo Police to take immediate action and implement additional security measures to ensure the safety and protection of Buzhala and his team.

Reporter Details	Dangerous language towards Berat Buzhala and Nacionale, Prishtinë, 04.09.2024
Case description	The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is alarmed by the serious accusations made against Berat Buzhala in the case of the murder of Sadri Sadriu. The son of the victim, Ilir Sadriu, recently made a public accusation on Facebook, alleging that Buzhala, a journalist and founder of Nacionale, was involved in his father's murder. Sadriu wrote that "the fact that the case was not denounced before the courts of the Republic of Kosovo but before those of Serbia, and taking into account the close ties of Berat Buzhala with other criminal actors in Serbia, only strengthens the suspicion of his direct involvement in the murder of our father."
State	Kosovo
Name and Surname	Berat Buzhala
Gender	Male
Date	4.9.2024
City	Prishtinë
Type of Incident	Other threats to journalists
From who	By public persons
The Offender / Suspect	Ilir Sadriu
Type of media	Online
Media Name	Nacionale
Source	Facebook
Public Prosecutor
Judiciary
Judiciary Status
Legal Closure
Has the Journalist Association been notified?
Has the incident been reported to the authorities?
Has the incident been reported to the XXX?
Associations Respond	The Association of Journalists of Kosovo strongly condemns these accusations, as they pose a significant threat to the safety of Buzhala and his colleagues. Following this accusation, the safety of Buzhala and other journalists at Nacionale is now at risk. AJK urges the Kosovo Police to take immediate action and implement additional security measures to ensure the safety and protection of Buzhala and his team.