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Writer Vladimir Arsenijević Attacked in Belgrade
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Writer Vladimir Arsenijević Attacked in Belgrade

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Writer Vladimir Arsenijević was physically assaulted by a group of hooligans in central Belgrade.
  • The attack occurred as Arsenijević was preparing to commemorate Srebrenica genocide victims.
  • The attackers stole his phone and vandalized the event site, leading to its cancellation due to security concerns.

Acclaimed writer and "Krokodil" festival program director Vladimir Arsenijević confirmed he was brutally attacked by a group of hooligans on July 11 in Belgrade. The assault took place under Brankov Most bridge as Arsenijević was disembarking from a taxi to prepare a site for a commemoration of the Srebrenica genocide victims.

Arsenijević reported that between 20 to 30 young individuals attacked him, delivering blows to his head and kicking him. The assailants also stole his mobile phone and completely vandalized the area designated for the event. He stated that the attackers threatened him and got in his face.

Due to the violent incident and security concerns, organizers were forced to cancel the commemoration event, which was scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. on the plateau under Brankov Most. The attack highlights a tense atmosphere surrounding commemorations of the Srebrenica genocide in the region.

This morning when I arrived here, I was met by a group of 20 to 30 young people who hit me and threatened me, getting in my face.

— Vladimir ArsenijevićDescribing the attack he experienced.
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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.

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