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Arbër Latifi - a camera operator for the online newspaper Nacionale, was physically assaulted today in the vicinity of the Gjakova Hospital by hospital security.

Latifi and Gentiana Hasani, a journalist, had gone to the Gjakova Hospital to report on the suspension of all surgeries due to high temperatures.

According to Nacionale, colleagues received medical assistance and filed a statement to the Kosovo Police. Furthermore, it is reported that the security officer who attacked them has been detained for 48 hours.

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo expresses its deep concern regarding the physical assault against Nacionale's team, and urges the justice authorities to prioritize the case.

Reporter Details	Physical attack against camera operator, Arbër Latifi, Gjakovë, 19.07.2023
Case description	Arbër Latifi - a camera operator for the online newspaper Nacionale, was physically assaulted today in the vicinity of the Gjakova Hospital by hospital security. Latifi and Gentiana Hasani, a journalist, had gone to the Gjakova Hospital to report on the suspension of all surgeries due to high temperatures. According to Nacionale, colleagues received medical assistance and filed a statement to the Kosovo Police. Furthermore, it is reported that the security officer who attacked them has been detained for 48 hours.
State	Kosovo
Name and Surname	Arber Latifi
Gender	Male
Date	19.7.2023
City	Gjakovë
Type of Incident	Actual attacks on journalists
From who	Security
The Offender / Suspect
Type of media	Online
Media Name	Nacionale
Source	Nacionale
Public Prosecutor
Judiciary
Judiciary Status
Legal Closure
Has the Journalist Association been notified?	Yes
Has the incident been reported to the authorities?	Yes
Has the incident been reported to the XXX?
Associations Respond	The Association of Journalists of Kosovo expresses its deep concern regarding the physical assault against Nacionale's team, and urges the justice authorities to prioritize the case.