Physical attack against journalist Qendresa Sinani, Leposaviq, 16.06.2023
Qendresa Sinani, a Klan Kosova journalist, was attacked today while reporting from the Municipality of Leposaviq.
Sinani was among the media crowd when masked protesters attacked them with stones, injuring her right leg.
The Association of Journalists of Kosovo is extremely concerned by the violent attacks on journalists that occurred today in the Municipality of Leposaviq and urges all colleagues to be extra cautious when reporting so as not to risk their physical safety.
AJK, at the same time, urges the Kosovo Police to bring the attackers of our colleagues to justice as soon as possible.
| Reporter Details | Physical attack against journalist Qendresa Sinani, Leposaviq, 16.06.2023 |
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| Case description | Qendresa Sinani, a Klan Kosova journalist, was attacked today while reporting from the Municipality of Leposaviq. Sinani was among the media crowd when masked protesters attacked them with stones, injuring her right leg. |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | Qendresa Sinani |
| Gender | Female |
| Date | 16.6.2023 |
| City | Leposaviq |
| Type of Incident | Actual attacks on journalists |
| From who | To journalists by citizens |
| The Offender / Suspect | |
| Type of media | Radio and Television |
| Media Name | Klan Kosova |
| Source | Qendresa Sinani |
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| 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 is extremely concerned by the violent attacks on journalists that occurred today in the Municipality of Leposaviq and urges all colleagues to be extra cautious when reporting so as not to risk their physical safety. AJK, at the same time, urges the Kosovo Police to bring the attackers of our colleagues to justice as soon as possible. |