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Avni Zogiani

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Avni Zogiani
Born (1970-07-05) 5 July 1970 (age 54)
NationalityAlbanian
Occupation(s)Journalist, activist, philosopher, lawyer, critic
Known forChairman of Civil Society Levizja Çohu

Avni Zogiani (born 5 July 1970) is an Albanian activist, critic, lawyer, journalist and chairman of the civil society Çohu.

Early life and education

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Zogiani is executive director of the Organization for Democracy and Anti-Corruption "Arise" since its founding in 2005 and the Center for Investigative Reporting, a leading organization in Kosovo to create a civil society front in the fight against organized crime and political corruption.

Education and career

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Zogiani completed his studies at the University of Pristina in 1998. During the years 2002–2003 he attended a professional development year in the School of Journalism at University of Indiana in Indianapolis, United States, while during 2004–2005 pursued a Master of Arts in Sussex European Institute, University of Sussex.

Journalism career

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During 2004-2007 he worked in Kohavision as an investigative journalist, senior reporter, editor and columnist. During 2000-2002 he worked for the online magazine Transitions Online in Prague, and he also worked for the online magazine Stringer in Kosovo.

2014 students protest in Kosovo

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Filmography

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  • 2011 – Newborn (documentary film)
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