OSCE media freedom representative condemns attack on journalist in Albania, urges swift and thorough investigation
VIENNA, 10 May 2016 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović condemned an attack on journalist Eduard Ilnica in Tirana Monday night, and called on the authorities in Albania to carry out a swift and thorough investigation into the incident.
“I condemn this attack; violence against journalists must not be tolerated,” Mijatović said. “I welcome the swift response by the police and hope that the investigation will yield results and bring all perpetrators to justice.”
According to news reports, Ilnica was beaten by a group and hospitalized following a television broadcast in which he reported the violence that occurred during a local football match in Peshkopi. An alleged perpetrator was arrested shortly after the attack.
The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media observes media developments in all 57 OSCE participating States. She provides early warning on violations of freedom of expression and media freedom and promotes full compliance with OSCE media freedom commitments. Learn more at www.osce.org/fom, Twitter: @OSCE_RFoM and on www.facebook.com/osce.rfom.