Physical attack towards RTK's team, Prishtinë, 11.07.2022
RTK team consisting of journalist Qendresa Duraku, and cameraman, Besnik Latifi, were attacked at the market (Tregu i Gjelbër), while they were reporting live.
According to the television announcement, one of the tradesmen attacked the cameraman and the journalist, thus making it impossible for them to continue reporting.
The Association of Journalists of Kosovo is concerned regarding the physical attack on RTK’s team.
AJK condemns this attack and calls on the competent authorities to treat this case as a priority.
| Reporter Details | Physical attack towards RTK's team, Prishtinë, 11.07.2022 |
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| Case description | RTK team consisting of journalist Qendresa Duraku, and cameraman, Besnik Latifi, were attacked at the market (Tregu i Gjelbër), while they were reporting live. According to the television announcement, one of the tradesmen attacked the cameraman and the journalist, thus making it impossible for them to continue reporting. |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | Qëndresa Duraku dhe Besnik Latifi |
| Gender | Group |
| Date | 11.7.2022 |
| City | Prishtinë |
| Type of Incident | Actual attacks on journalists |
| From who | To journalists by citizens |
| The Offender / Suspect | |
| Type of media | Radio and Television |
| Media Name | RTK |
| Source | RTK |
| 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 | The Association of Journalists of Kosovo is concerned regarding the physical attack on RTK’s team. AJK condemns this attack and calls on the competent authorities to treat this case as a priority. |