Ambassador Abbott cites fact that Kosovo has fallen for eight places for Press Freedom

United Kingdom Ambassador to Kosovo Nicholas Abbott has said this day that Kosovo should be proud of its press.

Despite that, Abbott has stressed that the latest report published by Reporters Without Borders/ RSF has noted that Kosovo falls eight places in the World Press Freedom Index, after years of continued climbing in the ranking.

Kosovo should be proud of its living and dynamic press. But as we mark World Press Freedom Day, the latest report published by Reporters Without Borders / RSF has noted that Kosovo falls eight places in the World Press Freedom Index, after years of continued climbing in the order”, he has said.

Freedom to report fearlessly from harassment or intimidation whether physical or online is vital to any democracy, the British ambassador went among other things.

“An open environment in which press freedoms are protected is vital to Kosovo's accountability and long-term stability. The UK will continue to work to protect media freedom in Kosovo, and worldwide”, the Facebook post concludes. /Periscope