Journalists Under Siege: S Bunker's and AJK's Shadow Campaign

Calls for my death and threats from Rinor Muia, coupled with S Bunker's smear campaign, highlight the alarming dangers facing journalists in politically charged environments.

In a recent ¹post, the Kosovar Association of Journalists expressed their alarm over calls for the killing of journalists, particularly those directed at S Bunker. First and foremost, I unequivocally condemn any suggestion that journalists should be killed. Such threats are unacceptable, and I support the Kosovar Association of Journalists’ call for a police investigation into these allegations. However, it is crucial for the public to understand that S Bunker is not a news outlet or media organisation; it is an NGO funded by foreign embassies in Kosovo to shape political opinion. The Association's reaction to this matter smacks of political motivation and indicates that it is serving foreign interests rather than defending press freedom.

To understand the gravity of this situation, one must distinguish between a journalist and an opinion writer.

A journalist is committed to reporting facts, uncovering truths, and presenting information objectively. Their primary role is to inform the …