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The journalist Laura Kerolli and the camera operator Ardijan Shala from the IndeksOnline portal were assaulted physically today in Leposaviq. While being followed and attacked by Serbian protesters, Kerolli and Shala received physical injuries. Five cases of physical attacks against Albanian- speaking have been reported to the Association of Journalists of Kosovo only today. The Association of Journalists of Kosovo urges fellow reporters to prioritize their well-being.

Journalist Dorentina Thaqi was hit in the head with stones by protesters who also attacked RTK and Tëvë1 cameramen. She was also attacked with stun grenades. This is the 28th attack on media teams during the recent tensions in the country's north, and the fourth in Leposaviq only today. The Association of Journalists of Kosovo urges that the protestors be brought to justice as soon as possible, while also urging those who are in charge of peace and security, such as the…

During media reports today in the northern municipality of Leposavic, the journalist of Arbresh.info, Pleurat Salihu's arm was broken in the exact place where a group of journalists and cameramen were attacked. According to a colleague present, Salihu was provided with first medical help as soon as they were able to get out of the danger zone. For the Association of Journalists of Kosovo, these attacks are horrific and unjustifiable. This is the third attack in a short…

Prishtina media teams today were violently attacked in the Municipality of Leposaviq while reporting from there. Besides the injury to the RTK camera operator, Bardh Bekteshi, his Tëvë1 colleague Albin Rrahmani was also injured. The editorial office informed the Association of Journalists of Kosovo that Rrahmani has leg injuries, while the rest of the staff of this medium escaped uninjured. "Among those injured is camera operator Albin Rrahmani, who got leg injuries. The…

The media teams from Prishtina today were the target of yet another brutal attack while they were reporting from Leposaviq. The PSB, RTK cameraman, Bardh Bekteshi, was physically attacked as seen in the disturbing footage that the Association of Journalists of Kosovo, received from his colleague who was present at the time of the attack. In addition to the physical attack, Bekteshi’s camera was also demolished. In her statement for AJK, the journalist Venera Xhoxhaj…

Tonight, the vehicle of the Public Broadcaster, Radio Television of Kosovo (RTK), consisting of journalist Arbresha Berisha, camera operators Ilir Uka and Bardh Bekteshi, as well as engineer Mentor Vinarci, was attacked in Zveçan. During the live reporting for a news edition from this municipality, journalist Arbresha Berisha announced that several individuals fired shots at the vehicle and punctured its tires. Fortunately, there were no injuries. For the Association of…

The Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship, and Trade has suspended the business license of the private national television, Klan Kosova, through an unprecedented decision, without stating the legal basis and without prior notice. AJK considers the action of the government, Prime Minister Albin Kurti, and Lëvizja Vetëvendosje as unprecedented in the new history of Kosovo, and a direct attempt to dictate and control the media content of Klan Kosova. We are concerned…

In Zveçan, the ATV team, consisting of journalist Fatlum Jashari, camera operator Blend Thaçi, and driver Enis Sherifi, was attacked with stones while covering the latest developments in the municipality. According to the media, several masked individuals targeted the moving vehicle, resulting in minor injuries to journalist Fatlum Jashari and camera operator Blend Thaçi, as well as the shattering of the car's windows. The Association of Journalists of Kosovo continues to be…

Artan Abrashi of Vetvendosje, the ruling party's MP, used derogatory language today against the "Albanian Post" portal, right after the release of an article warning of probable sanctions against Prime Minister Albin Kurti and others regarding the situation in the north. "Euronews Albania" reported a similar report. "Sanishic's Albanian portal writes about sanctions against Kosovo. Its name is Albanian, but it has nothing to do with Albania,", the MP stated on Facebook. The…

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) has received news with concern that the team of RTV 21 has been followed by masked individuals in Leposaviq. Journalist Venhar Isufi, along with camera operator Olti Pacolli, were initially hindered while performing their professional duties. According to Isufi, they were threatened and asked to leave the scene. "We were prevented from filming the negotiations between the former mayor of Leposaviq, Zoran Todiq, and KFOR…

Berat Buzhala, Bekim Kabashi, and Lavdim Hamidi have become targets of manipulated images, which are being exposed on social networks this afternoon. Buzhala's manipulated image has been created in a way that supposedly appears as if the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, reposted a tweet by Buzhala, stating that he is one of the best Kosovar journalists. Meanwhile, Serbian flags with the inscriptions "Vucic's greyhound" and "Bravo brother" (implying that this is how the…

Syri.net's car is vandalized in Leposaviq Some Serbian protesters in Leposaviq punctured the tires of the Syri.net team's car. The situation, which is escalating moment by moment, is endangering the media workers who are reporting from the north. This is the fourth attack during the day, in the direction of the media teams, who are reporting on the situation in the north of the country. AJK expresses concern about the working conditions of journalists who are reporting from…

Journalist teams reporting from the Municipality of Zveçan have been attacked by local protesters while attempting to film the moment of an attack on a Kosovo Police vehicle. In a video sent to AJK, protesters can be seen ordering not to be filmed, then approaching from behind and physically assaulting the journalist from RTV 21, Burim Zariqi, who is also a board member of AJK. The Association of Journalists of Kosovo is concerned about the images provided in this video and…

Another attack has occurred today against the vehicle of the kallxo.com team in Zveçan. In the photos published by the media, it can be seen that local protesters broke the vehicle's windows, fortunately without causing any injuries. This marks the 17th attack against media outlets reporting from the northern municipalities of the Republic of Kosovo since Monday. The Association of Journalists of Kosovo calls on fellow journalists, camera operators, and photojournalists to…

During their reporting in Zveçan the RTV Dukagjini team's vehicle has been damaged. Fortunately, there are no reported injuries, but this is the second vehicle of this media outlet that has been vandalized by local protesters. In the ongoing events in the northern municipalities of Kosovo, this is the 16th attack on the media within two days. Association of Journalists of Kosovo expresses deep concern and specifically requests the international presence to create a safer…

An explosive device was thrown towards the vehicle (taxi) in which the team of Radio Free Europe was traveling, by a group of local Serbs protesters. According to the team, they did not see the explosive device being thrown at them, but there was a loud noise. Fortunately, none of the team members were injured. In the ongoing incidents in the northern municipalities of the country, over 15 attacks against journalists have occurred in the past two days.

The vehicles of several media teams from Pristina were left stranded in Zvecan last night after journalists and camera operator left, a few hours after clashes between KFOR and local Serbs. Following KTV and T7, the online portal "Periskopi" has found its vehicle damaged today, with evidence showing bullet holes in its direction. The situation has escalated, and attacks against the media are only intensifying further. Journalists continue to report under severe conditions…

The RTV21 team, consisting of journalist Lirie Dibrani and camera operator Berat Bahtiri, has been physically assaulted by Serbs while reporting in Car Lazar Square. The media outlet has informed the Association of Journalists of Kosovo - AJK, that in addition to the physical attack on the cameraman, his equipment used for filming was also taken. The team has reported the assault to the Kosovo Police and is currently giving a statement regarding the incident. The Association…

The vehicles of Albanian media outlets A2 CNN and Panorama, reporting from the northern part of the country, have been vandalized. Both teams were inside their respective media vehicles during the attack. The assault was carried out with bricks and stones, fortunately resulting in no injuries. Journalists have stated that despite the presence of KFOR troops at the scene, not only did they fail to react, but they also left immediately without taking any measures to ensure the…

This morning, the ATV team's vehicle was targeted in an attack by Serbian protesters. In the photos sent to the Association of Journalists of Kosovo - AJK, it can be seen that the vehicle's tires were intentionally punctured to hinder reporting. The situation faced by journalists is extremely concerning and is worsening each time as they continue to be targeted by local Serb protesters. Association of Journalists of Kosovo calls on all fellow journalists, camera operators…