Brnabić repeats claims that "sound cannon" affair was fabricated
Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabić reiterated claims that the "sound cannon" scandal was fabricated to pressure Serbia.
- She stated the alleged plot aimed to dehumanize President Aleksandar Vučić, divide society, and provoke a response from Brussels.
- Brnabić presented reports suggesting delayed reactions to alleged incidents and questioned the timing of requests to the European Court of Human Rights.
Ana Brnabić, the Speaker of the Serbian Parliament, has again accused the "sound cannon" scandal of being a fabrication designed to exert pressure on Serbia. She asserted that the alleged operation was meticulously planned to achieve several objectives.
the "sound cannon" scandal was fabricated with the aim of pressuring Serbia.
According to Brnabić, the primary goal was to "further dehumanize President Aleksandar Vučić," portraying him as a "monster." A secondary aim was to "further divide society," potentially leading to civil unrest. The third objective, she stated, was to "provoke a response from Brussels," specifically from the European Commission.
the further dehumanization of President Aleksandar Vučić - 'to present him as a monster'.
Brnabić expressed gratitude to Brussels officials for not commenting on the matter, suggesting that "pressure groups" had reacted instead. She described the alleged scheme as "fantastically conceived" and a testament to the pre-prepared and "almost perfectly executed" nature of the falsehood. She claimed that the truth only emerged because of the "tragic death of a student."
to further divide society, which would ultimately lead to civil war.
Reviewing reports on individuals reporting symptoms after the alleged "sound cannon" incident, Brnabić noted that all reactions were reported days later, often with the qualifier "perhaps" caused by the sound cannon. She cited the swift request to the European Court of Human Rights, occurring just seven days after the incident, as evidence of premeditation.
to provoke a response from Brussels - the European Commission.
Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.