Serbia: We condemn the attacks against journalists during protests in Belgrade
Cenzolovka 29.12.2023
On 24 December, several journalists and media workers were targets of insults and physical violence while reporting on protests in Belgrade that objected to alleged irregularities during general elections on 17 December. The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemn the violent acts and urge the competent authorities to launch an immediate investigation.
During the demonstrations, four attacks against journalists and media workers were recorded: three were perpetrated by law enforcement authorities, and one by a protester. The federations express consternation and outrage at those acts from the people whose exact mission is to defend and protect citizens. Al Jazeera’s cameraman, Nenad Nešić was grabbed by the neck by a policeman while filming who asked him forcefully to move away and stop filming. Journalist