Mercenary Journalism in the Balkans: A Threat to Democratic Integrity

Buzhala and Matoshi's mercenary journalism undermines democratic integrity, spreading misinformation for personal gain. Their actions erode public trust and distort political discourse in our region.

This week, a relentless campaign has emerged from Buzhala's media outlets, endeavouring to cast me as the primary source behind Slobodna Bosna's controversial article. No. I am not their source.

This stratagem, steeped in misinformation reminiscent of Russian disinformation tactics, aims to tarnish my reputation. Yet, these efforts have faltered against the bedrock of my integrity. My connection to the movement for Self-Determination has always been transparent. As a founding member and human rights activist with the Kosova Action Network (KAN) until 2007, I parted ways before the movement's political metamorphosis. Today, I stand unaffiliated with any political party, critical yet appreciative of the ruling party's efforts to defend Kosovo. The real issue at hand is not my past but the insidious blend of political manoeuvring and mercenary journalism that threatens the very fabric of democratic integrity in our region.

In this unfolding saga, there has been a relentless attempt by Buz…