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Albania: Prime Minister Edi Rama Inappropriately Touches Ambrozia Meta During Press Conference
WPF expresses unwavering support for Syri TV journalist Ambrozia Meta, whose personal and professional boundaries were violated by Prime Minister Edi Rama during a press conference.
Albania: Pro-Government Media Target Ola Xama with Vicious Smear Campaign
WPF unequivocally supports investigative journalist Ola Xama, affiliated with the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN), in the face of a disturbing escalation in attacks from news platforms Prapaskena.com and DITA.
Albania: Guard Physically Restrains Journalist Klesiana Omeri Covering Parliament
Several journalists, including Klesiana Omeri, were obstructed while covering the Albanian Parliament.
Albania: Journalist Afrovita Hysaj Faces Death Threats Over Rape Case Reporting
Following her coverage of the assault of a 26-year-old woman, journalist Afrovita Hysaj from Fax News faces threats and public retaliation from Albert Deliaj, the owner of 6+1 Vlora, a local broadcaster.
Ecuador: Reporter Mónica Velásquez Flees Country Due to Death Threats
La Posta reporter Mónica Velásquez flees Ecuador after receiving a barrage of death threats and a potential assassination plot targeting her and her spouse, fellow journalist and co-founder of La Posta.
Albania: Syri TV’s Marsi Korreshi Harassed During Live Broadcast by Relatives of Political Candidate
Journalist Marsi Korreshi and Syri TV crew were harassed while covering a gathering of the Socialist Party.
Albania: Investigative Reporter Ola Xama Verbally Assaulted by Mayor of Tirana After Waste Investigation
Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj verbally assaults BIRN journalist Ola Xama after publishing an article exposing the role of the mayor in the waste concession in Tirana.
Albania: Investigative Journalists Shot At And Threatened While Reporting Illegal Mining – CFWIJ Calls For Immediate Action
Journalist Antela Lika and her crew were violently attacked and threatened at gunpoint when investigating an illegal mining operation in Fushë-Krujë, Albania.
Albania: Prime Minister Snubs Journalist Ambrioza Meta, Denies Rise In Press Freedom Violations
Prime Minister Edi Rama snubbed Syri.net TV’s Ambrioza Meta when she questioned him on the country’s drop by 20 points on the World Press Freedom Index.
Albania: Investigative Journalist Antela Lika, Cameraman Threatened On Ground, Gear Broken
Investigative journalist Antela Lika and her cameraman were threatened and attacked by employees of a farm owner while reporting on mishandling of bird flu affecting poultry.
Albania: CFWIJ Condemns Physical Assault On Besarta Demushaj
Journalist Besarta Demushaj, associated with Fax News, was assaulted by two men while pursuing a story in the capital city.
Albania: CFWIJ Condemns the Police Attack Against Journalist Sonila Musai
Ora News journalist, Sonila Musai was violently dragged away by police while she was covering a protest in Albania’s capital, Tirana.
Albania: Cyber Attacks Launched On Six News Portals Rendering Websites Inaccessible
At least six online news portals have reported external interference on their websites, rendering them inaccessible.
Albania: CFWIJ Condemns The Physical Assault On TV Journalist Besarta Demushi
CFWIJ condemns the physical assault against Albanian journalist Besarta Demushi.
Albania: Journalist Anila Hoxha, Cameraman Nearly Killed As Errant Cop Pushes Them Into An Abyss
Journalist Anila Hoxha and her cameraman were almost killed when a police officer, who has since been dismissed, pushed them into an abyss as they approached prominent businessman Ruzhdi Hoxha’s murder site. Anila and her cameraman were reporting on the murder investigation and were at the site on Dajti mountain, where Ruzhdi Hoxha’s body was found. A video shared on the internet showed a police officer pushing the journalist and the cameraman in order to prevent them from filming the ongoing investigation. Anila and her cameraman fortunately managed to escape death and were pulled up from the edge by others on site. The abusive police officer was dismissed after the attack was widely criticized. However, this is not the first instance of mistreatment of journalists at the hands of the police in the country.