Osmani talks about World Press Freedom Day, doesn't mention negative media freedom report.

Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani has said that “The freedom of the press is fundamental human rights, essential to democracy and truth”.

She cited the journalists ' right to report without fear and censorship, as well as their important role following the attack on Banjska. But, Kosovo president did not mention the negative report by Reporters Without Borders, who ranked Kosovo 19 positions below.

In this report, which did not mention the president, journalists reportedly continue to be the targets of political attacks. Also cited is the case of the attempted closure of Kosovo Clan and the government's influence on public media independence. RTK's.

According to the Kosovo report's findings, even though the attacks are investigated by police and prosecutors, rarely result in prosecution.

Meanwhile, the president of Kosovo spoke of the negative effect of false news.

“in a period of overload with information and when peace and stability are threatened in the world and in our region, the battle against false news and disinforms has never been more urgent. False news undermines democracy and peace and, in certain cases, the safety of citizens and national security, so the need to oppose them is greater than ever and in the function of defending the truth. We have to do this together, institutions, journalists and civil society, because we can only jointly maintain an environment where truth prevails against false news, and where media are free to fulfill its role as a advocate of democracy and the right of citizens to be informed”, she said.