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Kreni-Promeni leader Savo Manojlović receives death threats after media campaign

Kreni-Promeni leader Savo Manojlović receives death threats after media campaign

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Savo Manojlović of the Kreni-Promeni movement has received death threats following a campaign targeting him on state-controlled media.
  • The movement stated that the threats came immediately after a 24-hour campaign against Manojlović.
  • This incident highlights the risks faced by activists in the region.

Savo Manojlović, a prominent figure in the Kreni-Promeni (Move-Change) movement, has received death threats, according to a statement released by the organization. The threats reportedly followed a concentrated 24-hour campaign that targeted Manojlović on media outlets described as state-controlled.

The Kreni-Promeni movement asserted that the threats were issued directly after this intensive media campaign. While the statement did not provide specific details about the nature of the threats or the media outlets involved, it framed the incident as a direct consequence of the targeted media coverage.

This development underscores the volatile environment faced by activists and civil society figures in Serbia. The movement's statement implies a connection between public criticism on certain media platforms and direct threats to personal safety, suggesting a pattern of intimidation.

Kreni-Promeni is known for its environmental activism and has been involved in various campaigns, including those opposing certain development projects. The specific nature of the recent media campaign and the reasons behind the threats remain unclear from the provided information, but the incident points to heightened tensions surrounding the movement's activities.

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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.