The Democratic Party has reacted to the death threat against journalist Osman Stafa, who published footage from the protest held in front of Parliament.
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According to the DP, the incident should not be viewed as an isolated event, but as part of an increasingly hostile climate toward freedom of expression. The statement says that a government that responds to allegations with pressure, intimidation and threats creates a threatening environment for the media.
The Democratic Party is calling for the perpetrator of the threat to be identified and brought to justice, for the possible connection between the threat and the published footage to be investigated, and for the four police officers to be officially identified. It is also calling for clarification of the orders under which the officers acted without uniforms and for protection to be guaranteed for journalist Osman Stafa.
STATEMENT:
The Democratic Party strongly condemns the death threat against News24 journalist Osman Stafa, following his publication of footage from the protest in front of Parliament.
The people in civilian clothing shown in the footage during the detention of a protester are four police officers. The intervention by State Police officers without uniforms or identifying insignia against peaceful protesters raises serious suspicions of unlawful actions and attempts to evade responsibility.
The threat made against the journalist after the footage was published cannot be considered an ordinary incident. The investigation must begin urgently and determine not only who sent the message, but also whether that person is connected to the exposure of the police officers and to the journalist’s professional work.
According to the DP, this incident demonstrates an increasingly hostile climate toward freedom of speech, fueled by a government that responds to allegations with pressure, intimidation and threats. When journalists are threatened for documenting police conduct, the aim is to silence the media, conceal abuses and deny citizens’ right to know the truth.
The Democratic Party calls for:
The identification and legal punishment of the perpetrator of the threat.
An investigation into the possible connection between the threat and the published footage.
The official identification of the four police officers and clarification of the orders that served as the basis for their actions without uniforms.
An assessment of the risk and the provision of protection for journalist Osman Stafa.
The DP says that any silence or delay by the institutions would constitute political protection for the perpetrators and would send an intimidating message to journalists who document abuses of power.
The Democratic Party declares its full solidarity with Osman Stafa and with every journalist who defends the public interest.
The narco-police will not win the battle against freedom of speech!
