Serbia: Protect journalists amidst nationwide protests
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“Once again, independent journalists seeking to inform on nationwide protests in Serbia are the target of the Serbian authorities as well as pro-government media and trolls, who not only prevent them from reporting but vilify them through hateful statements and manipulated videos. We stand with the courageous journalists of Serbia and urge the authorities to ensure their safety” - Ma Thida, Chair of PEN International’s Writers in Prison Committee
The Serbian authorities must uphold the right to peacefully protest and ensure a safe and enabling environment for journalists, PEN International said today, as student-led demonstrations continue to sweep through the country. The trigger for the latest protests came on 1 November 2024, when 15 people died and several were seriously injured following the collapse of the concrete canopy of the newly renovated train station in Novi Sad, northern Serbia. Many blamed
