Klan Kosova television journalist and cameraman attacked
The two media workers were filming at a school when they were attacked by the school’s principal.
IPI alarmed at limitation on freedom of movement of Kosovo journalists
Several journalists and media representatives working in Kosovo have been denied a passport because they are under police investigation.
Bomb attack on radio journalist’s home
An explosive device was thrown in the courtyard of Caslav Milisavljevic’s home, but fortunately no one was hurt.
French foreign minister refers to Voice of America reporter as “sick” and “insane”
IPI condemns the manner in which the minister behaved towards Budimir Nicic in the town of Gracanica.
“Koha Ditore” journalist allegedly threatened over critical reporting
Prior to the threats, Vehbi Kajtazi wrote a critical article about the amnesty for a group of prisoners, including the son of a former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) commander.
Journalist attacked in articles written in pro-government newspaper
Kosovo’s president and prime minister should forcefully condemn recent threats against the independent journalist Jeta Xharra.
Reporter Marijana Simic and cameraman Bojan Kosanin assaulted by police officers
(IPI/IFEX) – The following is a 16 March 2009 press release by the South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an IPI affiliate: SEEMO/IPI Condemns Physical Assault on TV Cameraman in Kosovo Vienna, 16 March 2009 The South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO) strongly condemns the recent physical assault on Bojan Kosanin, a cameraman of the […]
Cameraman assaulted, journalist rushed to hospital amid growing concerns over current media environment
(IPI/IFEX) – The following is a 21 January 2009 press release by the South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an IPI affiliate: Vienna, 21 January 2009 IPI/SEEMO alarmed by continuous brutal assaults on several journalists in Kosovo The Vienna-based South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), a network of editors, media executives and leading journalists in […]
World Report 2009: Kosovo
World Report 2009: Kosovo
Media crew assaulted by security officer
(IPI/IFEX) – The following is an 11 June 2008 press release by the South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an IPI affiliate: Vienna, 11 June 2008 SEEMO PRESS RELEASE KOSOVO The Vienna-based South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), a network of editors, media executives and leading journalists from South East Europe and an affiliate of […]
Annual Report 2008: Balkans
Annual Report 2008: Balkans
Closure of TV Mitrovica “unduly undermines freedom of speech,” says SEEMO
(IPI/IFEX) – The following is a press release by the South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an IPI affiliate: Vienna, 05 February 2008 The Vienna-based South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), a network of editors, media executives and leading journalists from South East Europe and an affiliate of the International Press Institute (IPI), is calling […]
Voice of America female journalist attacked, threatened for “bias in favour of Albanians”
(ANEM/IFEX) – The following is an ANEM statement: ANEM DEMANDS IMMEDIATE INVESTIGATION AFTER ATTACK ON PRISTINA BASED VOA CORRESPONDENT BELGRADE, October 18, 2007 – Association of Independent Electronic Media (ANEM) expresses its gravest concern and protest after the physical attack on Vesna Bojicic, journalist and Pristina based correspondent of Voice of America’s Serbian Language Service. […]
Journalist assaulted by security officer of Kosovo Assembly
(IPI/IFEX) – The following is a letter by the South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an IPI affiliate: H.E. Kole Berisha President of the Assembly of Kosovo Pristina, Kosovo Fax: +381 38 211 232 26 September 2006 Your Excellency, The Vienna-based South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), a network of editors, media executives and leading […]
Kosovo journalist shot
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a 6 June 2005 CPJ press release: SERBIA & MONTENEGRO: Kosovo journalist shot New York, June 6, 2005 – Unidentified assailants shot journalist Bardhyl Ajeti from a passing car in Kosovo last Friday, according to international press reports. Ajeti, a reporter for the Albanian-language daily Bota Sot (World Today), is […]
Public broadcaster and other media outlets receive bomb threats
(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is an IFJ press release: IFJ Concerned by “Glaring Lack” of Safety Measures for Journalists and Media Staff in Kosovo The International Federation of Journalists today warned the Kosovar authorities over the lack of protection provided by police against bomb threats on Kosovar public broadcaster RTK and other media. Following the […]