Albania: Eddie Rama Pushed Female Journalist Because She Didn’t Like Her Question · Global Voices

Salos has been challenged to him, who in front of the cameras pushed a female journalist. Eddie Rama was irritated by journalist Abrosia Meta’s question, who asked him about an investment plan on the island of Sazan. With his hand he pushed the journalist who almost fell. In a statement the Association of Albanian Journalists says that “the refusal and avoidance of the prime minister for a specific response was accompanied by an intimidating language and a violation of ethics, even a violation of the journalist’s physical integrity.” : Women Press Freedom announces PM Edi Rama’s agreement towards. It is unacceptable to push a reporter. Not the first time the leader has shown contempt toward critical press. We stand with Meta & demand Rama apologizes & treats journals with respect. — #WomenInJournalism (@CFWIJ) Albanian media are talking about a new record of threats and blackmail by the prime minister. Also international organizations such as Women In Journalism condemned the event. “This is not the first time he has shown contempt for the critical press. We stand by Meta’s side and demand Rama apologize and face journalists with respect,” the organization says.