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Today, journalists from both Albanian and Serbian language media outlets were not allowed to cover the Municipal Assembly of Northern Mitrovica. This decision reportedly followed the exclusion of a political activist who wanted to speak at the session. Consequently, the journalists were also asked to leave the premises.

AJK condemns this action and emphasizes the importance of transparency in all decisions made by the municipal body for the benefit of the community.

The Municipal Assembly, along with the chairman and the mayor, should ensure that the necessary conditions are in place for the media to follow the works without facing any obstacles.

Reporter Details	Obstructing the work of media, Mitrovicë Veriore, 31.05.2024
Case description	Today, journalists from both Albanian and Serbian language media outlets were not allowed to cover the Municipal Assembly of Northern Mitrovica. This decision reportedly followed the exclusion of a political activist who wanted to speak at the session. Consequently, the journalists were also asked to leave the premises.
State	Kosovo
Name and Surname
Gender
Date	31.5.2024
City	Mitrovica Veriore
Type of Incident	Other threats to journalists
From who	By public officials
The Offender / Suspect	Kuvendi Komunal i Mitrovicës Veriore
Type of media
Media Name
Source	Mediat
Public Prosecutor
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 this action and emphasizes the importance of transparency in all decisions made by the municipal body for the benefit of the community. The Municipal Assembly, along with the chairman and the mayor, should ensure that the necessary conditions are in place for the media to follow the works without facing any obstacles.