Insulting and threatening Language against journalist Lorik Gashi,Prishtinë, 25.04.2024
The Association of Journalists of Kosovo has received with concern the threats that have been made against the sports journalist/editor at Channel 10, Lorik Gashi.
Gashi has shared the communication that Muhedin Ferati, the president of the club Phoenix, had with him on social networks, where he repeatedly insults and threatens him.
"I will f*** your family members. Post the news, I will f*** your family members. I will say one more word to you, if you won't remove that fake post, then there will be consequences", it is written in part of the message.
AJK strongly condemns the insulting and threatening language used by the manager of this club. We urge the FFK to act on this case, as well as Kosovo Police to prioritize this case.
Such threats seriously endanger the work of journalists, of all sectors, including sports reporters.
Gashi reported on the delay in salaries for the football players at the club managed by Ferati.
| Reporter Details | Insulting and threatening Language against journalist Lorik Gashi,Prishtinë, 25.04.2024 |
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| Case description | The Association of Journalists of Kosovo has received with concern the threats that have been made against the sports journalist/editor at Channel 10, Lorik Gashi. Gashi has shared the communication that Muhedin Ferati, the president of the club Phoenix, had with him on social networks, where he repeatedly insults and threatens him. "I will f*** your family members. Post the news, I will f*** your family members. I will say one more word to you, if you won't remove that fake post, then there will be consequences", it is written in part of the message. |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | Lorik Gashi |
| Gender | Male |
| Date | 25.4.2024 |
| City | Prishtinë |
| Type of Incident | Other threats to journalists |
| From who | By public persons |
| The Offender / Suspect | Muhedin Ferati |
| Type of media | Radio and Television |
| Media Name | Kanal10 |
| Source | Lorik Gashi |
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| Judiciary | |
| Judiciary Status | |
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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 strongly condemns the insulting and threatening language used by the manager of this club. We urge the FFK to act on this case, as well as Kosovo Police to prioritize this case. Such threats seriously endanger the work of journalists, of all sectors, including sports reporters. Gashi reported on the delay in salaries for the football players at the club managed by Ferati. |