The Status of Press Freedom in Kosovo
After three and half years of independent existence and two nation-wide elections, Kosovo has gained considerable experience with the functioning of institutions that are vital to a democracy, including a free press. Jeta Xharra, Kosovo’s leading investigative journalist and host of “Life in Kosovo” on public television channel RTK, addressed the status of the media and freedom of the press in Kosovo on September 21 from 10-12pm.
After three and half years of independent existence and two nation-wide elections, Kosovo has gained considerable experience with the functioning of institutions that are vital to a democracy, including a free press. Jeta Xharra, Kosovo’s leading investigative journalist and host of “Life in Kosovo” on public television channel RTK, addressed the status of the media and freedom of the press in Kosovo on September 21 from 10-12pm. Among the issues she addressed were:
- What are the ramifications when a journalist broadcasts an an exposé about a powerful former
member of the Kosovo Liberation Army? - Can Kosovo’s justice system protect journalists from death threats and intimidation?
- How important are international actors to preserving media freedoms?
- What role has EULEX played in protecting freedom of the press?
Speaker
- Jeta Xharra, Speaker
Kosovo Country Director for the Balkans Investigative Reporting Network - Michael Dziedzic, Moderator
U.S. Institute of Peace
