Obstruction of Duty, Gjakovë, 9.2.2025
After the completion of the electoral process, the Klan Kosova team, consisting of journalists Agan Hajdarhoxha, Nita Ilazi, and cameraman Florian Syla, went to cover the celebrations of the supporters of "Vetëvendosje". They were obstructed, initially with flags and then with fireworks, along with chants of "Klan Serbia" and insults directed at their mothers and sisters, while a pyrotechnic device was thrown towards the team.
| Reporter Details | Journalists Agan Hajdarhoxha, Nita Ilazi and cameraman Florian Syla |
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| Case description | After the completion of the electoral process, the Klan Kosova team, consisting of journalists Agan Hajdarhoxha, Nita Ilazi, and cameraman Florian Syla, was obstructed while covering the celebrations of the supporters of the Vetëvendosje Movement. Initially, they were faced with their view being blocked by flags, followed by the lighting of fireworks near them. The crowd shouted "Klan Serbia" and accompanied the chants with insults directed at the journalists' families. The situation escalated further when a pyrotechnic device was thrown at the team, endangering their safety and hindering their ability to report freely. |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | Agan Hajdarhoxha, Nita Ilazi and Florian Syla |
| Gender | Group |
| Date | 9.2.2025 |
| City | Gjakovë |
| Type of Incident | Actual attacks on journalists |
| From who | To journalists by citizens |
| The Offender / Suspect | |
| Type of media | Radio and Television |
| Media Name | Klan Kosova |
| Source | Email from Klan Kosova |
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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 | AJK expresses concern over the obstruction of the Klan Kosova team during their reporting after the elections. The use of flags to block their view, the lighting of fireworks near them, and offensive chants, including insults and the throwing of pyrotechnic devices, are acts that hinder journalists' work and undermine media freedom. We call on everyone to respect the work of journalists and ensure safe conditions for reporting. |