Threats against the lives of journalists, Prishtinë, 25.06.2024
The editorial office of the online newspaper, Insajderi, has informed AJK about the threats they have received in the last two days following reports about the arrests made by the Kosovo Police in connection with money laundering.
They informed AJK that relatives of A.D., one of the arrested individuals, have made repeated threatening calls to their office. Additionally, someone claiming to be A.D.'s brother has threatened the journalists with their lives. Insajderi has reported the incident to the Police.
AJK is concerned about and strongly condemns the threats made against journalists, as they jeopardize their safety and seek to obstruct reporting on important security-related issues.
AJK urges the Kosovo Police and the Prosecutor's Office to prioritize the case and take concrete actions.
| Reporter Details | Threats against the lives of journalists, Prishtinë, 25.06.2024 |
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| Case description | The editorial office of the online newspaper, Insajderi, has informed AJK about the threats they have received in the last two days following reports about the arrests made by the Kosovo Police in connection with money laundering. They informed AJK that relatives of A.D., one of the arrested individuals, have made repeated threatening calls to their office. Additionally, someone claiming to be A.D.'s brother has threatened the journalists with their lives. Insajderi has reported the incident to the Police. |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | |
| Gender | Group |
| Date | 25.6.2024 |
| City | Prishtinë |
| Type of Incident | Threats against the lives and lims of journalists |
| From who | To journalists by citizens |
| The Offender / Suspect | |
| Type of media | Online |
| Media Name | Insajderi |
| Source | Insajderi |
| Public Prosecutor | |
| Judiciary | |
| Judiciary Status | |
| Legal Closure | |
| Has the Journalist Association been notified? | Yes |
| Has the incident been reported to the authorities? | Yes |
| Has the incident been reported to the XXX? | Yes |
| Associations Respond | AJK is concerned about and strongly condemns the threats made against journalists, as they jeopardize their safety and seek to obstruct reporting on important security-related issues. AJK urges the Kosovo Police and the Prosecutor's Office to prioritize the case and take concrete actions. |