Threat Against T7 Team, Pejë, 19.2.2025
AJK has expressed concern over the obstruction of the T7 team by the manager of the Counting Center in Pejë, Abdurrahim Haxhisefa. According to reports, journalist Arianitë Zhegrova and cameraman Gjens Karaqi were stopped and hindered in carrying out their duties, and were even threatened with having their camera broken.
This act represents an unacceptable attack on press freedom and the work of journalists, who have the responsibility to inform the public about important processes such as vote counting. What is even more concerning is that this incident occurred in the presence of the chairman of the Central Election Commission (KQZ), Kreshnik Radoniqi, with no intervention or measures taken on his part.
AJK calls on the Central Election Commission to take action against the individual in question and to ensure a safe environment for journalists during the coverage of electoral processes.
| Reporter Details | T7 |
|---|---|
| Case description | AJK has expressed concern over the obstruction of the T7 team by the manager of the Counting Center in Pejë, Abdurrahim Haxhisefa. Journalist Arianitë Zhegrova and cameraman Gjens Karaqi were stopped and hindered from performing their duties, and were even threatened with having their camera broken. Furthermore, the incident took place in the presence of the Chairman of the Central Election Commission, Kreshnik Radoniqi, who did not intervene. |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | Journalist Arianitë Zhegrova and cameraman Gjens Karaqi |
| Gender | Group |
| Date | 19.2.2025 |
| City | Pejë |
| Type of Incident | Threats against media outlets and organizations |
| From who | By public officials |
| The Offender / Suspect | Abdurrahim Haxhisefa |
| Type of media | Radio and Television |
| Media Name | T7 |
| Source | T7 |
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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 | This act is an unacceptable assault on press freedom and the work of journalists, who have the duty to inform the public about important processes such as vote counting. What is even more concerning is that this incident occurred in the presence of the Chairman of the Central Election Commission, Kreshnik Radoniqi, who took no action or measures. The AGK calls on the Central Election Commission to take action against the individual involved and to ensure a safe environment for journalists covering electoral processes. |