Physical attack against Lajmi.net journalists Prishtinë, 03.04.2024
Lajmi.net journalists, Fjolla Hyseni and Lindita Berisha were physically attacked today by a couple on Rruga C in Prishtina.
In the disturbing footage published by the media, a woman and a man are seen attacking journalists and attempting to prevent them from filming. According to this media, the incident started when the taxi carrying the journalists blocked their path, leading to a physical confrontation first with the taxi driver.
For the Association of Journalists of Kosovo, the physical attack on journalists Hyseni and Berisha is extremely disturbing, unacceptable, and a serious threat to the safety of journalists.
The journalists and the media have already reported the case to the Kosovo Police, and AJK invites the Police and the Prosecutor's Office to take all the necessary actions to urgently address the physical attack that has happened.
| Reporter Details | Physical attack against Lajmi.net journalists Prishtinë, 03.04.2024 |
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| Case description | Lajmi.net journalists, Fjolla Hyseni and Lindita Berisha were physically attacked today by a couple on Rruga C in Prishtina. In the disturbing footage published by the media, a woman and a man are seen attacking journalists and attempting to prevent them from filming. According to this media, the incident started when the taxi carrying the journalists blocked their path, leading to a physical confrontation first with the taxi driver. |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | Fjolla Hyseni dhe Lindita Berisha |
| Gender | Group |
| Date | 3.4.2024 |
| City | Prishtinë |
| Type of Incident | Actual attacks on journalists |
| From who | To journalists by citizens |
| The Offender / Suspect | |
| Type of media | Online |
| Media Name | Lajmi.net |
| Source | Lajmi.net |
| 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? | |
| Associations Respond | For the Association of Journalists of Kosovo, the physical attack on journalists Hyseni and Berisha is extremely disturbing, unacceptable, and a serious threat to the safety of journalists. The journalists and the media have already reported the case to the Kosovo Police, and AJK invites the Police and the Prosecutor's Office to take all the necessary actions to urgently address the physical attack that has happened. |