Physical attack against journalist, Valon Syla, Prishtinë, 11.04.2023
On Tuesday evening, three people physically attacked journalist and the head of Gazeta Metro, Valon Syla. It is reported that they have followed him from the studios of T7, where he was invited as a panelist to a debate show on this television, to Sunny Hill – a neighborhood in Pristina.
Syla received medical treatment at the University Clinical Center of Kosovo, and according to his first statements to the media, he has some head injuries.
The case has been reported to the Kosovo Police.
For the Association of Journalists of Kosovo, this attack against Syla is totally unacceptable and a serious attempt to hinder and weaken the freedom of expression and media in Kosovo.
AJK calls on the competent authorities to immediately take necessary measures to urgently arrest the responsible persons for the attack and bring them to justice.
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The Basic Court in Pristina has set a one-month detention for the persons who physically attacked journalist Valon Syla. In its statement It is stated that the defendants L.D, K.H and O.H are suspected of having committed the criminal offense of "Inciting discord and intolerance".
| Reporter Details | Physical attack against journalist, Valon Syla, Prishtinë, 11.04.2023 |
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| Case description | On Tuesday evening, three people physically attacked journalist and the head of Gazeta Metro, Valon Syla. It is reported that they have followed him from the studios of T7, where he was invited as a panelist to a debate show on this television, to Sunny Hill – a neighborhood in Pristina. Syla received medical treatment at the University Clinical Center of Kosovo, and according to his first statements to the media, he has some head injuries. The case has been reported to the Kosovo Police. |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | Valon Syla |
| Gender | Male |
| Date | 11.4.2023 |
| City | Prishtinë |
| Type of Incident | Actual attacks on journalists |
| From who | To journalists by citizens |
| The Offender / Suspect | |
| Type of media | Online |
| Media Name | Gazeta Metro |
| Source | T7 |
| Public Prosecutor | Ordered |
| Judiciary | Started legal procedure |
| Judiciary Status | Tre sulmuesit e gazetarit Valon Syla, Kenan Hasani, Okan Hasani dhe Lum Dervishi janë dënuar sot nga Gjykata Themelore në Prishtinë me nga 2 vjet burg. |
| Legal Closure | Perpatrator is convicted |
| Has the Journalist Association been notified? | Yes |
| Has the incident been reported to the authorities? | Yes |
| Has the incident been reported to the XXX? | Yes |
| Associations Respond | For the Association of Journalists of Kosovo, this attack against Syla is totally unacceptable and a serious attempt to hinder and weaken the freedom of expression and media in Kosovo. AJK calls on the competent authorities to immediately take necessary measures to urgently arrest the responsible persons for the attack and bring them to justice. |