<![CDATA[After The Fire: POLITICS]]>https://www.afterthefire.uk/s/politicshttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!GXUJ!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F18c1a045-cd9d-473f-bca2-c9dfbed35c6b_256x256.pngAfter The Fire: POLITICShttps://www.afterthefire.uk/s/politicsSubstackTue, 21 Jul 2026 12:44:55 GMT<![CDATA[The Erosion of Democracy: How Britain is Slipping into a Police State]]>https://www.afterthefire.uk/p/the-erosion-of-democracy-how-britainhttps://www.afterthefire.uk/p/the-erosion-of-democracy-how-britainTue, 09 May 2023 08:00:00 GMTAs the United Kingdom, a nation long regarded as a bastion of democracy, takes what many are calling alarming steps towards a more authoritarian state, it is difficult to watch without a sense of dis…

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]]><![CDATA[A Call to Arms for Freedom of the Press: The Importance of Quality News Reporting in Safeguarding Democracy]]>https://www.afterthefire.uk/p/a-call-to-arms-for-freedom-of-thehttps://www.afterthefire.uk/p/a-call-to-arms-for-freedom-of-theWed, 03 May 2023 20:13:00 GMTIn today’s fast-paced media landscape, the importance of maintaining a high standard of quality news reporting cannot be overstated. Investigating matters of public concern is crucial in maintaining …

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]]><![CDATA[The Failure of Kosovo Association of Journalists to Protect Press Freedom: A Call for Urgent Action]]>https://www.afterthefire.uk/p/the-failure-of-kosovo-associationhttps://www.afterthefire.uk/p/the-failure-of-kosovo-associationWed, 03 May 2023 20:03:00 GMTAs the world commemorates World Press Freedom Day, I find myself reflecting on the importance of press freedom and the role of journalists in promoting transparency, accountability, and the improveme…

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]]><![CDATA[The Cost of Truth: Government Control and Media Repression in the Modern Age ]]>https://www.afterthefire.uk/p/the-cost-of-truth-government-controlhttps://www.afterthefire.uk/p/the-cost-of-truth-government-controlTue, 02 May 2023 09:00:00 GMTOn World Press Freedom Day, it is essential to highlight the importance of free and independent media. In today’s world, where misinformation and disinformation abound, the importance of a free and i…

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]]><![CDATA[The UK Government’s Alarming Policies and Actions]]>https://www.afterthefire.uk/p/the-uk-governments-alarming-policieshttps://www.afterthefire.uk/p/the-uk-governments-alarming-policiesSat, 29 Apr 2023 20:21:00 GMTHuman rights have played a crucial role in the progress of human civilization, from the abolition of slavery and the fight against discrimination to the promotion of democracy and the rule of law.

The…

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]]><![CDATA[Misplaced Analogies and the Real Threat Facing Journalists]]>https://www.afterthefire.uk/p/misplaced-analogies-and-the-realhttps://www.afterthefire.uk/p/misplaced-analogies-and-the-realFri, 31 Mar 2023 11:12:00 GMTThe attack on Top Channel’s office in Tirana was a heinous act of violence that targeted a news outlet and resulted in the loss of human life. As a journalist, I believe that I and my colleagues work…

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]]><![CDATA[Why Kosovo Needs Real Media Reform Now]]>https://www.afterthefire.uk/p/why-kosovo-needs-real-media-reformhttps://www.afterthefire.uk/p/why-kosovo-needs-real-media-reformFri, 03 Mar 2023 12:44:00 GMTOver the past two decades, Kosovo has faced various challenges, including the lack of rule of law, high corruption, organised crime, and unemployment. These challenges have negatively affected Kosova…

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]]><![CDATA[Inside Kosovo’s Toxic Alliance of Police, Politics, and Organised Crime]]>https://www.afterthefire.uk/p/inside-kosovos-toxic-alliance-ofhttps://www.afterthefire.uk/p/inside-kosovos-toxic-alliance-ofMon, 02 May 2022 11:20:00 GMTThis is my Fight for Justice

In May 2012, I filed a lawsuit against the government of Kosovo, seeking justice and accountability for his actions. Two days later, I was forced to flee the country, afte…

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]]><![CDATA[Kosovo’s War on Truth: How Power Strangles Press Freedom]]>https://www.afterthefire.uk/p/kosovos-war-on-truth-how-power-strangleshttps://www.afterthefire.uk/p/kosovos-war-on-truth-how-power-stranglesTue, 03 May 2016 15:00:00 GMTThe concept of freedom of the press is a natural extension of human notions of justice, enshrined in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Despite this, authoritarian regimes throughout history have sought to control the flow of information, with knowledge concentrated in the hands of the few. However, the overthrow of monarchical authoritarianism in England in 1688 gave rise to the idea that freedom cannot exist in a political system without a free media.

The Battle for Press Freedom in Kosovo

The media environment in Kosovo remains a battleground of political interference, corruption, and financial pressure.

Kosovo, a country born out of conflict and struggle, has been plagued by a litany of challenges in its journey towards democracy and the betterment of its society. One of the most critical issues that continue to undermine its progress is the relentless attacks on press freedom and freedom of expression.

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