Threatening language towards journalist Arlind Sadiku, Gjilan, 04.05.2022
Arlind Sadiku a sports journalist reported at the Association of Journalists of Kosovo that he was threatened by referee Mervan Bejtullahu.
According to Sadiku, Bejtullahu openly threatened him before the match Gjilan - Drita, saying to him that "We are in Gjilan, but if we were in Prishtina, I would have beaten you".
For AJK, such language and behavior is unacceptable and makes it impossible for the journalist to report from the field.
AJK also calls upon the Football Federation of Kosovo - FFK, to take measures against referee Bejtullahu.
| Reporter Details | Threatening language towards journalist Arlind Sadiku, Gjilan, 04.05.2022 |
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| Case description | Arlind Sadiku a sports journalist reported at the Association of Journalists of Kosovo that he was threatened by referee Mervan Bejtullahu. According to Sadiku, Bejtullahu openly threatened him before the match Gjilan - Drita, saying to him that "We are in Gjilan, but if we were in Prishtina, I would have beaten you". |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | Arlind Sadiku |
| Gender | Male |
| Date | 4.5.2022 |
| City | Gjilan |
| Type of Incident | Other threats to journalists |
| From who | By public persons |
| The Offender / Suspect | Mervan Bejtullahu |
| Type of media | Online |
| Media Name | ArtMotion |
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| Judiciary | |
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| 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 AJK, such language and behavior is unacceptable and makes it impossible for the journalist to report from the field. AJK also calls upon the Football Federation of Kosovo - FFK, to take measures against referee Bejtullahu. |