Serbian Media Group Demands Action Over Death Threats to Journalist

The Association of Independent Electronic Media (ANEM) has issued a strong condemnation of a death threat directed at N1 TV journalist Danica Vucenic, demanding that authorities act swiftly to identify and prosecute the perpetrator. A letter sent to Vucenic's workplace contained a chilling message: "We will kill your loved ones, you mare."

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We will kill your loved ones, you mare.

ANEM emphasized that such intimidation is unacceptable in a democratic society and must not go unpunished. The association pointed to Vucenic's long history of facing harassment, stating that the recent escalation is a direct result of targeted campaigns in pro-government media, which have even involved the president. They expressed confidence that the authorities would act with the same speed and effectiveness as in previous cases where Vucenic received death threats.

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Intimidation and monstrous threats of this nature are unacceptable in a democratic society and must not go unpunished.

Veran Matic, Chairman of the ANEM Board, lauded Vucenic as an "icon of independent journalism in Serbia" who has demonstrated great courage. He noted that the threats come at a critical time for N1, amid management changes and the potential sale of ANN media outlets. Matic affirmed that journalists and editors at N1 remain steadfast in their defense of professional and democratic values.

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ANEM demands that the police and the prosecution finally fulfill their duties, identify and prosecute the perpetrator, and protect the N1 journalist.