Threats against the lives and physical safety of journalist, Fatlum Berisha, Prishtinë, 14.12.2023
Journalist Fatlum Berisha has reported receiving death threats on TikTok
According to the statement delivered to the Association of Journalists of Kosovo, an account left comments on the journalist's videos, including comments such as "I should have given you 31 bullets." Journalist Berisha also reported the case to the Kosovo Police.
The Association of Journalists of Kosovo expresses its concern regarding the threats against journalist Berisha. We call upon the Kosovo Police to take appropriate action to identify the individual(s) responsible for these actions.
For AJK, these kinds of threats are completely inappropriate and unacceptable. We encourage all colleagues to report any instances of online threats so that they can be properly addressed by the relevant authorities.
| Reporter Details | Threats against the lives and physical safety of journalist, Fatlum Berisha, Prishtinë, 14.12.2023 |
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| Case description | Journalist Fatlum Berisha has reported receiving death threats on TikTok According to the statement delivered to the Association of Journalists of Kosovo, an account left comments on the journalist's videos, including comments such as "I should have given you 31 bullets." Journalist Berisha also reported the case to the Kosovo Police. |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | Fatlum Berisha |
| Gender | Male |
| Date | 14.12.2023 |
| City | Prishtinë |
| Type of Incident | Threats against the lives and lims of journalists |
| From who | To journalists by citizens |
| The Offender / Suspect | |
| Type of media | Online |
| Media Name | Shenjester.net |
| Source | |
| Public Prosecutor | |
| Judiciary | |
| Judiciary Status | |
| Legal Closure | |
| Has the Journalist Association been notified? | Yes |
| Has the incident been reported to the authorities? | Yes |
| Has the incident been reported to the XXX? | |
| Associations Respond | The Association of Journalists of Kosovo expresses its concern regarding the threats against journalist Berisha. We call upon the Kosovo Police to take appropriate action to identify the individual(s) responsible for these actions. For AJK, these kinds of threats are completely inappropriate and unacceptable. We encourage all colleagues to report any instances of online threats so that they can be properly addressed by the relevant authorities. |