Attack towards REL's team, Zubin Potok, 30.05.2023
An explosive device was thrown towards the vehicle (taxi) in which the team of Radio Free Europe was traveling, by a group of local Serbs protesters.
According to the team, they did not see the explosive device being thrown at them, but there was a loud noise. Fortunately, none of the team members were injured.
In the ongoing incidents in the northern municipalities of the country, over 15 attacks against journalists have occurred in the past two days.
| Reporter Details | Attack towards REL's team, Zubin Potok, 30.05.2023 |
|---|---|
| Case description | An explosive device was thrown towards the vehicle (taxi) in which the team of Radio Free Europe was traveling, by a group of local Serbs protesters. According to the team, they did not see the explosive device being thrown at them, but there was a loud noise. Fortunately, none of the team members were injured. |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | |
| Gender | Group |
| Date | 30.5.2023 |
| City | Zubin Potok |
| Type of Incident | Attacks on media outlets and organizations |
| From who | To journalists by citizens |
| The Offender / Suspect | |
| Type of media | Online |
| Media Name | Radio Evropa e Lire |
| Source | REL |
| 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 | In the ongoing incidents in the northern municipalities of the country, over 15 attacks against journalists have occurred in the past two days. |