Physical attack against Burim Zariqi, Zveçan, 31.05.2023
Journalist teams reporting from the Municipality of Zveçan have been attacked by local protesters while attempting to film the moment of an attack on a Kosovo Police vehicle.
In a video sent to AJK, protesters can be seen ordering not to be filmed, then approaching from behind and physically assaulting the journalist from RTV 21, Burim Zariqi, who is also a board member of AJK.
The Association of Journalists of Kosovo is concerned about the images provided in this video and calls on colleagues present in these municipalities to exercise extra precaution during reporting.
AJK simultaneously urges competent authorities to take measures to ensure the safety of journalists in these municipalities.
| Reporter Details | Physical attack against Burim Zariqi, Zveçan, 31.05.2023 |
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| Case description | Journalist teams reporting from the Municipality of Zveçan have been attacked by local protesters while attempting to film the moment of an attack on a Kosovo Police vehicle. In a video sent to AJK, protesters can be seen ordering not to be filmed, then approaching from behind and physically assaulting the journalist from RTV 21, Burim Zariqi, who is also a board member of AJK. |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | Burim Zariqi |
| Gender | Male |
| Date | 31.5.2023 |
| City | Zveçan |
| Type of Incident | Actual attacks on journalists |
| From who | To journalists by citizens |
| The Offender / Suspect | |
| Type of media | Radio and Television |
| Media Name | RTV 21 |
| Source | Burim Zariqi |
| Public Prosecutor | Raised charges |
| Judiciary | Started legal procedure |
| Judiciary Status | The Basic Court in Mitrovica has found Dalibor Spasiq guilty of attacking RTV21 journalist Burim Zariqi during the turmoil in northern Kosovo on May 31, 2023. He has been fined 10,000 euros for the criminal offenses of "assault" and "participation in a mob committing hooliganism." |
| 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 is concerned about the images provided in this video and calls on colleagues present in these municipalities to exercise extra precaution during reporting. AJK simultaneously urges competent authorities to take measures to ensure the safety of journalists in these municipalities. |