International media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has joined widespread condemnation following damage to the vehicle of Nevenka Medić, director of the KoSSev news portal, in what they called a likely attempt at intimidation.
The incident occurred this weekend when Medić’s car, a Citroën with Serbian license plates from Kraljevo, was reportedly vandalized in downtown North Mitrovica. The vehicle was believed to have been doused with a flammable liquid while it was parked in front of her residence on Kralja Petra Street.
Kosovo Police have confirmed they responded to the incident, conducted an on-site investigation, collected forensic evidence, and took Medić’s statement.
This is not the first time Medić has been targeted. In 2015, her personal vehicle, also used for editorial purposes, was completely torched in the same street, in nearly the exact location. That case remains unsolved, with no perpetrators brought to justice to date.
RSF Voices Concern
RSF has expressed serious concerns regarding the latest incident, viewing it as a possible act of intimidation against Medić due to her work as a journalist. In a statement released on social media platform X, they urged Kosovo authorities to ensure those responsible are held accountable.
“RSF is concerned about the probable attempt to intimidate KoSSev’s director, whose car was vandalised this weekend, and urges the Kosovo Police to bring the perpetrators to justice. The authorities must guarantee the safety of journalists,” the organization said.
Widespread Condemnation
The attack has sparked swift reactions from various organizations and individuals.
The French Embassy in Pristina issued a call for Kosovo police to act quickly and bring the responsible parties to justice.
Numerous journalist associations from both Belgrade and Pristina, as well as regional media organizations, have also condemned the incident.
Serbian Democratic Party MP Srđan Milivojević was among those who weighed in, claiming that identifying the attackers should not be difficult. „The attackers on the property of the KoSSev director are not hard to recognize,“ he remarked.
Democratic Party MP Condemns Attack on KoSSev Director’s Property, Calls for Justice
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