Reagon Svechla for arresting cameraman during duty

Reagon Svechla for arresting cameraman during duty

Interior Affairs Minister Xhelal Svecla has asked Kosovo Police Inspectorate to begin investigations into the case of the arrest during the performance of Economy Online's cameramanship, Albion Selitaj. This has been made known by a Facebook post, the government's spokesman, Kryeziu Progress. “After today's case with [...]

This has been made known by a Facebook post, the government's spokesman, Kryeziu Progress.

After today's case with the EO news cameraman, the Minister of Internal Affairs has immediately asked the Kosovo Police Inspectorate to start investigating the case. Kosovo police are among the institutions with the highest credibility of citizens thanks to the work and their professional commitment that is testified daily to”, Kryeziu wrote.

His full Facebook mailing:

Order institutions and law institutions have the responsibility to do their job professionally and within legal frameworks, respecting everyone's rights and protecting each one from injustice.

They should always aim for understanding the work of media employees and allow room for public reporting and public interest.

After today's case with the EO news cameraman, the Minister of Internal Affairs has immediately asked Kosovo Police Inspectorate to begin investigations into the case. Kosovo police are among the institutions with the highest credibility of citizens thanks to the work and their professional commitment that is witnessed every day.

Freedom of media is the fundamental value of democracy, and the Government of the Republic of Kosovo engages in creating an environment as favourable and safer for their work.

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