The director of "Sparrow" threatened/ The Dutch Embassy protects the journalist who denounced the affairs in the Municipality of Tirana

2024-09-07 16:53:00, Aktualitet CNA

The director of "Sparrow" threatened/ The Dutch Embassy protects the

Municipality of Tirana

The Dutch journalist, Vincent van Gervein Oei, who has written a series of articles on money laundering and circulation of incinerators and other dubious affairs of the Municipality of Tirana through art in Albania and has raised doubts about the financing of the "Sparrow" of Ajola Xoxa has been threatened.

As CNA reported yesterday, the journalist received the threats from Driant Zeneli, the director of "Harabeli". ( Read here )

First, Zeneli threatened him with messages and then physically.

Threatening messages

The director of "Harabeli", together with another servile creator of power, Adela Demetja, and two "strong" construction entrepreneurs, E. Gjebrea and R. Nika, went to physically confront Vincent van Gervein Oei in an activity near the Zeta Gallery in Tirana.

Threatening messages

Zeneli attacked him with aggressive language and attempted violence against the journalist. The situation calmed down only with the intervention of those present at the activity, some of whom recorded the attack with their phones.

Threatening messages

The Dutch journalist has published all the threatening messages from the director of "Harabeli" on social networks. Also, he has sent a letter of information and awareness to international organizations and embassies in the country.

Threatening messages

Vincent van Gervein Oei held a meeting yesterday with the Dutch ambassador in Tirana, Reinout Vos. The latter came out with a public reaction, where he defended the journalist.

"I discussed the safety of journalists in Albania with Dr. Vincent van Gerven Oei. He shared his concerns about media freedom and freedom of expression, noting that many journalists face intimidation, lack of physical security and threats. The safety of journalists and the independence of the media are essential for Albania's path towards the EU", writes the ambassador in a post on social networks.

Statement by the Dutch ambassador, Reinout Vos

We remind you that Vincent van Gerven Oei is the author of the article " How money is laundered through art and waste management concessions?! ”, also published in CNA. ( Read here )

He has raised doubts about the financing of "Harabeli" and about the premises that the organization uses without rent in the middle of the former Block, one of the most expensive areas in Tirana./ CNA