Physical attack against journalist Vullnet Krasniqi and camera operator Arbër Latifi, Prizren, 11.08.2023
The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is appalled by the attack in Prizren on the Nacionale's team journalist Vullnet Krasniqi, and camera operator Arbër Latifi.
Krasniqi and Latifi were there to report on the protest organized by local imams against the "Dokufest" festival.
According to media reports, they were assaulted and pushed while carrying out their duties by some protestors.
This is an unacceptable attack that poses a severe threat to the safety of journalists.
The AJK requests that the attackers be arrested immediately by the police and brought to justice.
| Reporter Details | Physical attack against journalist Vullnet Krasniqi and camera operator Arbër Latifi, Prizren, 11.08.2023 |
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| Case description | The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) is appalled by the attack in Prizren on the Nacionale's team journalist Vullnet Krasniqi, and camera operator Arbër Latifi. Krasniqi and Latifi were there to report on the protest organized by local imams against the "Dokufest" festival. According to media reports, they were assaulted and pushed while carrying out their duties by some protestors. |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | Vullnet Krasniqi, Arbër Latifi |
| Gender | Group |
| Date | 11.8.2023 |
| City | Prizren |
| Type of Incident | Actual attacks on journalists |
| From who | To journalists by citizens |
| The Offender / Suspect | |
| Type of media | Online |
| Media Name | Nacionale |
| Source | Nacionale |
| Public Prosecutor | |
| Judiciary | Started legal procedure |
| Judiciary Status | A.K. has been sentenced to one month of custody. |
| 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 | This is an unacceptable attack that poses a severe threat to the safety of journalists. The AJK requests that the attackers be arrested immediately by the police and brought to justice. |