AGK alarmed by KPM warning of closing the Debat Plus show: KPM has been fully put into operation by Vetevendosje policies

AGK through a response to the social network Facebook this statement by Morina has described it as unacceptable and irresponsible, considering it a frontal attack on media freedom and expression in Kosovo, reports Periscope.

The Kosovo Journalists' Association is deeply concerned by today's discussion of the Independent Media Commission, where Deputy Mayor Drita Morina has proposed that the next meeting discuss the closure of the Dbat Plus TV show Dukajini. The AGK praises this declaration as unacceptable, irresponsible and as a frontal attack on media freedom and expression in Kosovo. Today's discussion is a continuation of uncondemned verdicts against the media in recent days. The AGK re-exemplifies that it is not in the competence of the KPM to condemn media and journalists because of the debate and guest statements. ", said in response.

The AGK now re-exemplifies that it is not in the competence of the KPM to condemn media and journalists because of the debate and guest statements.

"Unprecedented decisions with fines from the new KPM composition confirm the alarm raised by AGK and civil society that the KPM has become fully operational of Vetevendosje and Government policies aimed at instigating media and journalists. Freedom of the media and expression is a guaranteed right in Kosovo, while media pluralism is a value that no KPM decision can undo. ", said away in reaction.

The AGK calls on KPM to give up the practice of punishing the media immediately and carry out its work within its competencies. /Periscope

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