Attack against media, Prishtinë, 17.08.2024
The Association of Kosovo Journalists (AJK) views President Vjosa Osmani's recent call for investigations into media outlets, particularly Nacionale and its head Berat Buzhala, as a dangerous and unacceptable precedent.
In a public post today on Facebook, the President explicitly urged security and justice authorities to investigate the aforementioned media outlet following their coverage of a recent incident in Ferizaj. Repeated accusations that the media is working for Serbia are not only baseless but also concerning, especially when coming from a high-ranking government official.
AJK urges President Osmani to address any concerns about media reporting by filing a complaint with the Press Council of Kosovo. The media must follow the Code of Ethics, especially when reporting on tragic events, by providing facts and evidence about the situation.
| Reporter Details | Attack against media, Prishtinë, 17.08.2024 |
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| Case description | The Association of Kosovo Journalists (AJK) views President Vjosa Osmani's recent call for investigations into media outlets, particularly Nacionale and its head Berat Buzhala, as a dangerous and unacceptable precedent. In a public post today on Facebook, the President explicitly urged security and justice authorities to investigate the aforementioned media outlet following their coverage of a recent incident in Ferizaj. Repeated accusations that the media is working for Serbia are not only baseless but also concerning, especially when coming from a high-ranking government official. |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | Berat Buzhala |
| Gender | Male |
| Date | 17.8.2024 |
| City | Prishtinë |
| Type of Incident | Attacks on media outlets and organizations |
| From who | By public officials |
| The Offender / Suspect | Vjosa Osmani - President of Kosovo |
| Type of media | Online |
| Media Name | Nacionale |
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| Public Prosecutor | |
| Judiciary | |
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| 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 | AJK urges President Osmani to address any concerns about media reporting by filing a complaint with the Press Council of Kosovo. The media must follow the Code of Ethics, especially when reporting on tragic events, by providing facts and evidence about the situation. |