Physical attack against journalists, Leposaviq, 30.05.2023
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 instructions given by the officials of the Kosovo Police who are present there and to exercise extra precaution during reporting.
| Reporter Details | Physical attack against journalists, Leposaviq, 30.05.2023 |
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| Case description | 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. |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | |
| Gender | Group |
| Date | 30.5.2023 |
| 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 | |
| Source | KOHA |
| 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 immediately contacted the Kosovo Police to ensure a safe perimeter for our colleagues' reporting. AJK urges all colleagues to respect the instructions given by the officials of the Kosovo Police who are present there and to exercise extra precaution during reporting. |