The SafeJournalists Network expresses concern over coordinated efforts to undermine Citizens Channel, an independent media outlet in Albania. Recent actions to remove its content from Facebook, citing violations such as spam or rule-breaking, threaten independent journalism and citizens’ right to quality information. Such attacks not only infringe on journalistic rights but also intimidate other media entities, potentially hampering investigative journalism in Albania. Authorities and online platforms are urged to protect Citizens Channel and uphold journalistic integrity online, with a call for Facebook to review and reinstate unjustly removed content. The SafeJournalists Network stands in solidarity with Citizens Channel, advocating for a digital landscape where journalistic content is respected and safeguarded to preserve media freedom and the right to information. Read more here.
Source: SafeJournalists