Physical attack against journalist Pleurat Salihu, Leposaviq, 16.06.2023
During media reports today in the northern municipality of Leposavic, the journalist of Arbresh.info, Pleurat Salihu's arm was broken in the exact place where a group of journalists and cameramen were attacked.
According to a colleague present, Salihu was provided with first medical help as soon as they were able to get out of the danger zone.
For the Association of Journalists of Kosovo, these attacks are horrific and unjustifiable. This is the third attack in a short period of time by Serbian protesters in the presence of security forces.
| Reporter Details | Physical attack against journalist Pleurat Salihu, Leposaviq, 16.06.2023 |
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| Case description | During media reports today in the northern municipality of Leposavic, the journalist of Arbresh.info, Pleurat Salihu's arm was broken in the exact place where a group of journalists and cameramen were attacked. According to a colleague present, Salihu was provided with first medical help as soon as they were able to get out of the danger zone. |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | Pleurat Salihu |
| Gender | Male |
| 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 | Online |
| Media Name | Arbresh.info |
| Source | Arbresh.info |
| 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 | For the Association of Journalists of Kosovo, these attacks are horrific and unjustifiable. This is the third attack in a short period of time by Serbian protesters in the presence of security forces. |