SafeJournalists, MFRR partners strongly denounce acquittal in Curuvija case

They called on the international community to strongly condemn the lack of accountability in solving Curuvija’s case and bringing justice to his family.

In a joint statement they said the verdict reinforces an existing climate of hostility against journalists in Serbia, often singled out for their work and targets of harassment and pressure.

“Further, this decision fails to send a clear message that attacks and violations of journalists’ safety and rights will not be tolerated and will be strongly addressed by the State. Finally, it casts a shadow over the investigations of the killings of two other journalists in Serbia, Milan Pantic in 2001 and Dada Vujasinovic in 1994, whose cases still remain unresolved,” they said.

SafeJournalists Network and the MFRR partners described the court’s ruling as a “disappointing development” that constitutes a grave backslide to the fight against impunity and further undermines journalists’ safety.