Ministry: Journalists should not be endangered in their safety and right to work; the media should not spread false news.
The Ministry of Information and Telecommunications has strongly condemned the frequent incidents in which journalists and media workers are subjected to insults, intimidation, physical obstruction in their work, and systematic threats to their safety by blockaders in certain cities in Serbia.
The Ministry warns that in recent days, fundamental rights guaranteed by the Law on Public Information have been violated— including the public's right to be informed truthfully, timely, reliably, and completely, as well as the journalists' right to carry out their work freely, safely, and professionally.
"Blocking roadways, access routes, public institutions, and spaces designated for media operations, along with simultaneous attacks on journalists, represent not only a gross violation of the law but also a direct assault on media freedom in the Republic of Serbia," the statement notes.
The Ministry of Information and Telecommunications emphasizes that any form of endangerment to journalists, whether physical or verbal, will be regarded as a serious attack on freedom of speech and will require an urgent response from the relevant authorities.
Additionally, the Ministry reminds all media houses and actors in the media landscape to adhere to legal obligations and professional and ethical standards in reporting, in order to avoid the spread of false news and misinformation, which can further jeopardize the public interest of the citizens of the Republic of Serbia.
