Obstructing the work of journalists, Prishtinë, 12.05.2023
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 Kurti witnessed the incident but did not react, making the situation much more dangerous.
Similarly, a few days ago, Perikopi's journalist Besarta Hoti was prevented in her attempts to question Minister of Economy Artane Rizvanolli.
The Association of Journalists of Kosovo condemns these actions and urges the government and its ministries to ensure basic working conditions for journalists who report and seek answers from members of the executive.
| Reporter Details | Obstructing the work of journalists, Prishtinë, 12.05.2023 |
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| Case description | 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 Kurti witnessed the incident but did not react, making the situation much more dangerous. Similarly, a few days ago, Periskopi's journalist Besarta Hoti was prevented in her attempts to question Minister of Economy Artane Rizvanolli. |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | Kosovë Gjoci dhe Besarta Hoti |
| Gender | Group |
| Date | 12.5.2023 |
| City | Prishtinë |
| Type of Incident | Other threats to journalists |
| From who | Security |
| The Offender / Suspect | |
| Type of media | Online |
| Media Name | EuroNews Albania dhe Periskopi |
| Source | |
| 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 | The Association of Journalists of Kosovo condemns these actions and urges the government and its ministries to ensure basic working conditions for journalists who report and seek answers from members of the executive. |