PDK expresses gratitude for journalists: The collapse of media freedom, the consequence of environment created by Kurti Government

In a media communique, The PDK has said it regrets Kosovo's fall to 99th place in the World Press Freedom Index.

This decline is not the fault of journalists, but the direct consequence of a depression, fear and blackmail environment that this government has created for media and information professionals.

Instead of supporting free journalism, current power has chosen to attack journalists, label them, ignore legitimate questions and favour propaganda on transparency.

This reggress is a political and moral indictment for the Government of Kosovo” ) is further said. /Periscope/

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On World Press Freedom Day, we express gratitude to all journalists and media employees in Kosovo who continue to report with dedication and professionalism, despite attacks and links by power.

It grieves Kosovo's fall to 99th place in terms of the World Press Freedom Index.

This decline is not the fault of journalists, but the direct consequence of an environment of intimidation, fear and blackmail that this government has created for media and information professionals.

Instead of supporting free journalism, current power has chosen to attack journalists, label them, ignore legitimate questions and favour propaganda on transparency.

This reggress is a political and moral indictment for the Government of Kosovo.

The Democratic Party of Kosovo stands firmly behind journalists and media because free speech is the foundation of any democratic society.