Attack against RTK's team, Zveçan, 15.06.2023
Tonight, the vehicle of the Public Broadcaster, Radio Television of Kosovo (RTK), consisting of journalist Arbresha Berisha, camera operators Ilir Uka and Bardh Bekteshi, as well as engineer Mentor Vinarci, was attacked in Zveçan.
During the live reporting for a news edition from this municipality, journalist Arbresha Berisha announced that several individuals fired shots at the vehicle and punctured its tires. Fortunately, there were no injuries.
For the Association of Journalists of Kosovo, these attacks are unacceptable and very concerning, given that within a two-week period, the attacks have reached an unprecedented level so far.
AJK invites local and international law enforcement agencies to guarantee the security of media teams reporting on tensions in the northern municipalities of the country.
| Reporter Details | Attack against RTK's team, Zveçan, 15.06.2023 |
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| Case description | Tonight, the vehicle of the Public Broadcaster, Radio Television of Kosovo (RTK), consisting of journalist Arbresha Berisha, camera operators Ilir Uka and Bardh Bekteshi, as well as engineer Mentor Vinarci, was attacked in Zveçan. During the live reporting for a news edition from this municipality, journalist Arbresha Berisha announced that several individuals fired shots at the vehicle and punctured its tires. Fortunately, there were no injuries. |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | Arbresha Berisha, Ilir Uka, Bardh Bekteshi, Mentor Vinarci. |
| Gender | Group |
| Date | 15.6.2023 |
| 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 | RTK |
| Source | RTK |
| 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 unacceptable and very concerning, given that within a two-week period, the attacks have reached an unprecedented level so far. AJK invites local and international law enforcement agencies to guarantee the security of media teams reporting on tensions in the northern municipalities of the country. |