In a reaction issued on Tuesday, BIRN and Internews Kosova stated that Prishtina Chief Prosecutor Zejnullah Gashi’s statement, published through the Kosovo Prosecutorial System’s official channels, in relation to a BIRN investigation on his conduct, contained false claims, defamatory content, and constitutes clear pressure on independent journalism. They warned of legal action if the statement is not removed.
The case follows an investigation published on KALLXO.com on May 26 that reported on Gashi’s visit to the office of former Justice Minister Albulena Haxhiu and allegations that he sought to explain actions linked to a corruption case under investigation at the time.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Gashi said recent publications by BIRN and KALLXO.com contained “unfounded allegations that harmed his professional integrity and created a false public perception.”
He also said the matter “had already been reviewed and closed by competent institutions because there were no legal grounds for further action.”
BIRN and Internews Kosova noted that Gashi had “repeatedly been invited to comment” on the reporting through phone calls, emails, and direct meetings but declined interview requests and did not answer journalists’ questions.
The organisations also rejected Gashi’s claim that the reporting lacked factual basis, saying the reporting relied on official prosecution documents, statements from Haxhiu, and responses from relevant institutions.
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