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Serbian media watchdogs report surge in threats against journalists

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Posted Aug 25, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-25-1800
Serbian media watchdogs report surge in threats against journalists
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Press watchdogs in Serbia report a rise in death threats, physical attacks, and harassment targeting media professionals and cultural figures.

Press watchdogs in Serbia have reported a sharp rise in intimidation, death threats, and physical assaults targeting journalists and cultural figures.

In July, the Independent Journalists' Association of Serbia registered 19 safety incidents, including 14 physical threats and two assaults. Concurrently, the Slavko Ćuruvija Foundation tallied over 100 verbal attacks against press professionals by government and ruling party representatives.

Recent harassment affected diverse public figures. The Journalists' Association of Serbia urged action over online death threats against portal Volim Zrenjanin, while the Association of Independent Media condemned intimidation against editor Dragan J. Vučićević. Additionally, Belgrade prosecutors opened an inquiry into the physical assault of film director Stevan Filipović.

Sources: Beta, CDM (Cafe del Montenegro), Danas, N1, Tanjug

How outlets assessed this

  • Aug 25, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC
    • Beta Critical Highlighted statistics showing over 100 verbal attacks launched specifically by government and ruling party officials against journalists.
    • Tanjug Cautious Focused on intimidation targeting pro-government media figures while calling for an end to political hostility.

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