Serbia: War on journalists continues
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This article is part of a series published by IPI and written by expert guest contributors from across Europe on different threats facing media freedom and independent journalism. This article focuses on the recent increase of pressure and violence against journalists in Serbia amidst the government response to nationwide student-led protests. The views of the author do not necessarily reflect those of IPI.
In Serbia, journalists are working under duress. They are being berated, bullied, spied on and even physically assaulted. In the field they are insulted, intimidated and attacked. On TV, they are targeted by the top public officials of the country, including President Vučić himself. This is a textbook example of censorship, with all pressure tactics in full view, seeding and instigating a hostile environment for professional journalists and media workers. Press
