NUNS: Impunity is fueling violence and threats against Serbian journalists

The Independent Journalists’ Association of Serbia warned that impunity is encouraging verbal and physical attacks against journalists across the country.

NUNS said it recorded 29 incidents targeting journalists and media workers in August. The cases included four physical assaults, an attack on a media outlet and more than 20 death or violence threats.

Staff at N1, Nova and Danas were among those targeted, along with journalists from local media, digital platforms and outlets covering protests and public events. The reported threats and attacks included death threats, calls for violence, misogynistic abuse, smear campaigns, the publication of personal information and physical obstruction.

The association also said some incidents involved police officers. In its statement, NUNS argued that institutions repeatedly fail to protect journalists and hold perpetrators accountable, allowing intimidation to continue.

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Impunity is fuelling violence and intimidation against journalists in Serbia, as institutions repeatedly fail to ensure their safety or hold perpetrators accountable.