Kosovo police obstructed Serbian journalists at Gazimestan memorial, says UNS

The Association of Journalists of Serbia (UNS), along with its Kosovo branch, has strongly criticized the Kosovo police for allegedly obstructing and hindering Serbian journalists reporting from a memorial service at Gazimestan. The incident occurred on June 28, 2026.

According to UNS, during the apprehension of citizens at Gazimestan, a member of Kosovo's special police unit approached a journalist, verbally assaulted him, and demanded identification. Despite the journalist explaining he was on assignment, the officer reportedly continued to shout, invaded his personal space, and issued threats.

In addition to this specific case, UNS reported that other members of the Kosovo police allegedly pushed media teams away from areas where they were reporting. The association deemed such actions against media workers unacceptable, emphasizing that filming in public spaces is permitted and should not be impeded in any way.

The article highlights a tense situation where journalists faced interference while covering a significant event, raising concerns about press freedom and the treatment of media personnel in the region.