Case Study: Threats and Pressures Faced by Activists and Independent Journalists in Serbia
Case Study: Threats and Pressures Faced by Activists and Independent Journalists in Serbia

Author(s): Predrag Petrović
Subject(s): Politics, Media studies, Civil Society, Government/Political systems, Security and defense
Published by: BCBP Beogradski centar za bezbednosnu politiku
Keywords: Activism; Serbian Security Policy
Summary/Abstract: Threats and pressures on activists and independent journalists, experience with state authorities, protection measures and necessary help are the topics of the newest case study by BCSP. The Belgrade Centre for Security Policy (BCSP) and individual employees have in recent years been targeted by attacks and threats on several occasions.In this the BCSP is not alone, activists, non-governmental organisations and independent journalists in Serbia are continually exposed to threats and pressures and, not infrequently, physical attacks. This is borne out by research conducted in the summer of 2018 by the BCSP, in cooperation with its partners, in 19 municipalities across Serbia. The aim of that study was to determine the circumstances and constraints that affect participation by citizens, groups and organisations in the defence democracy and resolving publically significant issues through collective action at the local and national levels.

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