Cases

The team from Kanal 10 television had their vehicle damaged during reporting in the northern part of the country. These attacks against journalists and other media workers are intensifying as they continue to report under very difficult conditions. For the Association of Journalists of Kosovo - AJK, the situation of journalists, who are constantly targeted by Serbian protesters, is unacceptable. This becomes even more severe when they are not provided with direct protection…

Currently, journalists from over 10 media outlets have been assaulted by masked individuals in the Municipality of Leposaviq. Colleagues from Tëvë1 have informed the Association of Journalists of Kosovo - AJK, that some individuals have broken their cameras, arguing that they should not be filming them because they are wearing masks. These behaviors by the masked protesters are completely unacceptable, and we urge the competent security authorities present in this…

A few moments ago, journalists from various media outlets were attacked by Serbian protesters in the Municipality of Leposaviq. In a live broadcast, several women can be seen attempting to obstruct reporters from RTV Dukagjini, KOHA, and other media outlets from reporting live from this municipality. The Association of Journalists of Kosovo immediately contacted the Kosovo Police to ensure a safe perimeter for our colleagues' reporting. AJK urges all colleagues to respect…

The vehicle of the KOHA team that reported from Zveçan yesterday was found completely vandalized this morning. In the photos and video published by the media outlet, broken windows, punctured tires, nationalist symbols marked on the vehicle, and missing side mirrors can be seen. Similarly, the T7 media vehicle was found in the same condition, covered with Serbian nationalist symbols, with broken windows and punctured tires. The Association of Journalists of Kosovo is deeply…

A vehicle belonging to the TV Syri team was hit by bullets in Zveçan. The editorial staff informed told AJK that the whole incident happened while they were returning from Zveçan. "While the vehicle was passing through several groups of masked Serbs, together with cameramen Bledar Rexha and Butrint Bejra, we heard something strange and told each other that our vehicle had been hit by a bullet. After 10 minutes, we stopped and saw that we had been hit by a bullet that passed…

The vehicle of the media outlet Tëvë1 was initially attacked and then set on fire today in the Municipality of Zubin Potok. In the photos sent to AJK, it can be seen that the windows were broken, the tires were punctured, and then the vehicle was set on fire. For AJK, this behavior is totally unacceptable, and we urge NATO and EULEX to respond as soon as possible to ensure that our colleagues can report without risking their safety and having their equipment hindered or…

The editorial staff of Gazeta Papirus has informed the Association of Journalists of Kosovo that three masked individuals knocked down the camera of their media team while they were filming KFOR vehicles. In the video sent to AJK, one of the masked individuals can be heard telling the team not to film. These images are highly concerning for AJK, so once again, we urge the law enforcement authorities and the international presence in Kosovo to ensure that journalists can…

Today, two masked individuals attempted to attack the Periskopi team in Zvecan. In a photograph sent to the Association of Journalists of Kosovo - AJK, it can be seen that a colleague's shirt was torn as a result of the attempted assault, fortunately without any injuries. The Association of Journalists of Kosovo is deeply concerned about the situation created for the media and journalists reporting from these municipalities and urges colleagues to exercise extra precaution…

A vehicle belonging to the media outlet Top Channel was vandalized today by protesters in Zvecan. The vehicle, in which four journalists from different media outlets were traveling, was vandalized with nationalist slogans and with the intention of rendering it inoperable. The Association of Journalists of Kosovo is expressing concern over the developments in these municipalities and is urging fellow journalists, camera operators, and photojournalists to exercise extra…

Today, the vehicles of RTV Dukagjini and KALLXO were vandalized and damaged by protesters in Leposaviq. In the videos published on the media, the cars of these media are seen vandalized with the symbol of the unofficial motto of the Serbs "Samo sloga Srbina spasava" (Only unity saves the Serbs), exploded tires, as well as covering the "Republic of Kosovo" in the license plate. The Association of Journalists of Kosovo - AJK, condemns this act by the protesters and…

Dafina Demaku, editor-in-chief of the online portal Periskopi and a regular pundit on national television, KTV, reported to AJK of a derogatory and insulting campaign against her on social media, particularly TikTok. Demaku is labeled as a "pro-Serbian journalist" and a "suspected agent of the Serbian BIA" in several footages. AJK strongly condemns this campaign against Demaku, which directly jeopardizes her and her family's safety. Furthermore, AJK calls on competent…

KOHA's team was attacked today in Zveçan. The team was attacked with stones by masked persons, but fortunately, no one was injured. The Association of Journalists of Kosovo is expressing deep concern about the aggravated security situation in four municipalities in the north, where dozens of journalists, camera operators, photojournalists, and other media workers are reporting. AJK calls on law enforcement agencies, the Kosovo Police, and the international presence in Kosovo…

On Wednesday, Sami Kurteshi, a member of the political party Vetëvendosje, in the Central Election Commission, was involved in another violent assault against the media and journalists. In reaction to the selection of Mrs. Luljeta Aliu as a member of the Independent Media Commission, Mr. Kurteshi accused the media and journalists of being part of "political-economic organized crime operating under the name of PLANS". Mr. Kurteshi wrote that in an extremely dangerous and…

The editors of the Nacionale portal have informed about the threat made to journalist Eriola Cacaj, who was reporting on the tender for cleaning vehicles for the municipality of Podujeva. In a phone call, the owner of the Prizren-based company that won the tender can be heard insulting and threatening the journalist who was investigating the company. AJK considers the language used as unacceptable and calls on all parties to refrain from making threats against journalists so…

Journalists Kosovë Gjoci of Euronews Albania and Besarta Hoti of the Periskopi portal have been hindered in their jobs by the close defense of Kosovo's Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, and Minister of Economy, Artane Rizvanolli. Gjoci wrote on Facebook that two members of the defense blocked him from working: one pushed him and crushed his equipment, while the other threatened him with the words "Look me in my eyes and remember me". According to journalist Gjoci, Prime Minister…

Edmonda Avdija - journalist at Syri Television in Gjakovë, has informed the Association of Journalists of Kosovo that she has been threatened. Avdija has informed AJK that an individual with the initials B.A used threatening language towards her while she was in the village of Meje in the Municipality of Gjakova. "Don't you dare to set foot in the village of Devë anymore, because I will ruin your face and legs," said B.A, describing to the journalist an article she had…

On Tuesday evening, three people physically attacked journalist and the head of Gazeta Metro, Valon Syla. It is reported that they have followed him from the studios of T7, where he was invited as a panelist to a debate show on this television, to Sunny Hill – a neighborhood in Pristina. Syla received medical treatment at the University Clinical Center of Kosovo, and according to his first statements to the media, he has some head injuries. The case has been reported to the…

The Board of the Association of Journalists of Kosovo is concerned with the used language of the former deputy of NISMA, Zafir Berisha against the author of "Debat Plus" on RTV Dukagjin, Ermal Panduri. Berisha wrote on his Facebook profile that "Ermal Panduri of Dukagjini continues to be the most loyal voice of Serbian politics, how he handles the topics related to the war and the political monster in Hague." Any attempt to connect journalists and media with Serbia is…

Blerim Vela acting as Chief of Staff in President Osmani’s office has attacked Kosovo media, after reports of an impending decision by the Constitutional Court of MP’s seats from minority groups, which can lead to declaring null and void the election of President Osmani in the Assembly, two years ago. In a series of scandalous tweets Mr, Vela wrote that Kosovo media reports are “part of a special war conducted according to Belgrade’s scenario and carried on through criminals…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo is concerned about the news in regard to the attempted arson of the garage of the editor of the public broadcaster, Alban Selimi. Last night via Facebook, journalist Selimi announced that someone tried to intimidate him with this act, but that they did not achieve it. "Someone set it on fire; to scare me. They didn’t achieve their goal!", he wrote. For AJK, such threats are completely unacceptable and seriously violate the freedom of…