Albania’s Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has faced criticism from the media community for questioning journalist Elton Qyno about his sources, conducting a raid on his home and workplace, and seizing his computer. Journalists argue that they are not obligated to disclose their sources. Qyno, in an interview with local media, deemed SPAK’s actions as “illegal” and against international conventions. The prosecutor, in response, stated that Qyno had been invited to provide information, and investigations would continue to identify the source of the leaked investigative secret. Media professionals express concerns about the potential precedent set by such actions, emphasizing the need for SPAK to communicate transparently with the public. Read more here.
Source: Balkan Insight