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IJAS: Online Portal “Republika” to Respect Code and Privacy Rights of Victims’ Families

The Independent Journalists’ Association of Serbia (IJAS) once again calls on all media to refrain from scandalous writing in …

President lied about links between UM and all regional media

United Media said on Tuesday that Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic lied that the company owns the Jutarnji, Index and …

Tabloids in defence of Government: Pamphlets and new targeting of opposition

Ever since the opposition announced the “Serbia against violence” protest rally Saturday, pro-government tabloids have published a series of …

EFJ Chief says Vucic created image which is not democracy

European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) President Maja Sever told Belgrade daily Danas that Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has built …

Media pluralism in a legal limbo in Serbia

The allocation of national broadcasting frequencies in Serbia highlights the lack of transparency and pluralism in the sector. Frequencies …

SafeJournalists: Photojournalist Attacked in Serbia

Milan Supica, a photojournalist of the “Pancevac” newspaper, was physically attacked yesterday near his house in Pancevo, Serbia.   …

Republika Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina): Decriminalise defamation

In our most recent legal analysis, ARTICLE 19 reviews the suggested amendments to the Criminal Code of Republika Srpska …

EFJ launches risk assessment tool for journalists and media outlets

On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) launched its risk assessment tool …

IJAS: Profession on Trial

After the unprecedented tragedy in Serbia, the mass murder of eight students of the “Vladislav Ribnikar” Elementary School in …

“Reporters Shield” Launches on World Press Freedom Day

New program helps defend media outlets against vexatious lawsuits.   To confront the growing threat of vexatious lawsuits intended …