The ambassador of the United States of America in Kosovo, Jeffrey Hovenier, has reacted to the attack on journalists in Zupc, Zubin Potok this morning.

Through a post on Twitter, he states that the media should be able to work freely.

In addition, he said that violence and intimidation should not exist in the press, adding that free and independent journalism is a cornerstone of democracy.

“The USA joins the Association of Kosovo Journalists – AGK and the European Union in Kosovo to strongly condemn the latest attacks against Kosovo journalists. The media must be able to work free from threats of violence and intimidation. Free and independent journalism is the cornerstone of democracy,” said Hovenier.