N1 Journalist Receives Death Threats; Police Notified

Journalist Danica Vučenić, working for N1 television, has received a disturbing letter containing severe threats directed at her and her loved ones. The letter, which originated from Maribor, was sent to N1's headquarters and explicitly states, "We will kill your dearest ones, you mare." N1 has officially reported the incident to the police and expects an urgent response to these new threats against the newsroom and its journalists. This is not the first time N1 journalists have been targeted; threats have been ongoing since before November 2024. However, the frequency and intensity of these threats, including physical assaults, have significantly escalated following the collapse of a canopy at the Novi Sad train station and the subsequent protests. Their reporting on these events has drawn particular attention. This situation is highlighted in a report by Irene Khan, the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, and Gina Romero, the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and association.