Television operators in Tirana held a symbolic protest today at the Tirana Courthouse. This reaction came after the incident on Tuesday when their colleague, the operator of News24, Aldo Kashri was injured during the national protest organized by the Democratic Party. During the February 10 protest, Aldo Kashri was engulfed in flames caused by the throwing of Molotov cocktails while he was on a television vehicle filming developments on the ground. Thanks to the immediate reaction of his colleagues, more serious consequences were avoided, while he suffered minor burns on his hands. The event has brought back into focus the issue of the safety of journalists and field operators, especially during protests and tense situations, prompting reactions and calls for more protection for media workers.

Source: News 24 February 13, 2026 12:53 UTC