Attack towards ATVs team, Zveçan, 30.05.2023
This morning, the ATV team's vehicle was targeted in an attack by Serbian protesters.
In the photos sent to the Association of Journalists of Kosovo - AJK, it can be seen that the vehicle's tires were intentionally punctured to hinder reporting.
The situation faced by journalists is extremely concerning and is worsening each time as they continue to be targeted by local Serb protesters.
Association of Journalists of Kosovo calls on all fellow journalists, camera operators, photojournalists, and their team drivers to be extra precaution during reporting and, if necessary, seek assistance from the officials of the Kosovo Police who are present there.
| Reporter Details | Attack towards ATVs team, Zveçan, 30.05.202 |
|---|---|
| Case description | Mëngjesin e sotëm, vetura e ATV-së ka qenë cak i sulmit nga protestuesit serbë. Në fotografitë dërguar AGK-së, shihet se i janë shpërthyer gomat veturës me qëllim të pengimit të raportimit. Kjo situatë me të cilën po përballën gazetarët është tejet shqetësuese, dhe po rëndohet çdo herë e më shumë, pasi ata po vazhdojnë të jenë target i protestuesve serbë. |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | |
| Gender | Group |
| Date | 30.5.2023 |
| City | Zveçan |
| Type of Incident | Attacks on media outlets and organizations |
| From who | To journalists by citizens |
| The Offender / Suspect | |
| Type of media | Radio and Television |
| Media Name | ATV |
| Source | ATV |
| 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 | Asociacioni i Gazetarëve të Kosovës u bën thirrje të gjithë kolegëve gazetarë, kameramanë, fotoreporterë dhe shoferët e ekipeve të tyre, që të kenë kujdes të shtuar gjatë raportimit, dhe në rast nevoje t’i drejtohen për ndihmë zyrtarëve të Policisë së Kosovës që janë prezent atje. |