Threats against the life and physical safety of journalists, Saranda Aliu, Prishtinë, 16.12.2025
The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns the threats and abusive language directed at journalist Saranda Aliu, a reporter for the investigative program Kiks Kosova on Klan Kosova, while she was performing her professional duties.
Aliu was threatened by a man who was the subject of her reporting on a domestic violence case.
According to the information provided by the journalist, the incident occurred on 15 December during a professional phone call, during which she was subjected to serious threats and degrading language. Such behavior represents a direct obstruction of the free and safe exercise of journalistic work.
The AJK welcomes the fact that the case has been reported to the Kosovo Police and calls on the police and judicial institutions to treat this case with the utmost seriousness and without delay. Failure to investigate and punish such incidents risks encouraging further attacks and threats against journalists.
The Association of Journalists of Kosovo expresses its full solidarity with journalist Saranda Aliu and reiterates that threats and verbal abuse against journalists are unacceptable and constitute a direct violation of media freedom and freedom of expression.
| Reporter Details | Threats against the life and physical safety of journalists, Saranda Aliu, Prishtinë, 16.12.2025 |
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| Case description | The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns the threats and abusive language directed at journalist Saranda Aliu, a reporter for the investigative program Kiks Kosova on Klan Kosova, while she was performing her professional duties. Aliu was threatened by a man who was the subject of her reporting on a domestic violence case. According to the information provided by the journalist, the incident occurred on 15 December during a professional phone call, during which she was subjected to serious threats and degrading language. Such behavior represents a direct obstruction of the free and safe exercise of journalistic work. |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | Saranda Aliu |
| Gender | Female |
| Date | 16.12.2025 |
| 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 | Radio and Television |
| Media Name | KIKS Kosova / Klan Kosova |
| Source | Saranda Aliu |
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| 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 | The AJK welcomes the fact that the case has been reported to the Kosovo Police and calls on the police and judicial institutions to treat this case with the utmost seriousness and without delay. Failure to investigate and punish such incidents risks encouraging further attacks and threats against journalists. The Association of Journalists of Kosovo expresses its full solidarity with journalist Saranda Aliu and reiterates that threats and verbal abuse against journalists are unacceptable and constitute a direct violation of media freedom and freedom of expression. |