Public Death Threats in Serbian Media: Has Violence Become the Norm?
Serbia’s media scene is turning into a bloody battleground, with death threats becoming an everyday horror. Is this the new normal chaos or a wake-up call?
Threats and Attacks on Journalists – A Shocking Reality
In recent days, Dragan J. Vučićević, editor-in-chief of Informer, was targeted in a brutal attack on his home by unknown assailants. Just a day later, Dragoljub Draža Petrović, editor of Danas, publicly threatened him with death, saying: “Your days are numbered.” This is no satire — it’s a direct death threat! The Association of Journalists of Serbia (ANS) immediately demanded urgent action from the prosecution.
Violence Doesn’t Stop at Words
These incidents are not isolated. Jožef B., a young man from Pančevo, was shot multiple times at his doorstep, with a bullet still lodged in his chest. His surgery lasted hours, and the investigation points to a conflict with football fans. Another grim sign that violence is raging both on the streets and in the media.
Why Are We Silent?
Every moment of silence is a nod to violence. When editors and journalists become targets, media freedom is seriously at risk. Will the state finally act, or will we watch violence become normalized?
What’s Next?
Will the next attack be fatal? Will threats turn into tragedy? This situation demands urgent attention and action. Violence in media is not just a journalist’s problem — it’s society’s problem.
Conclusion
Serbian media is on the edge of chaos, with death threats and attacks on journalists becoming daily news. If we don’t act now, tomorrow might be too late.
So, what do you think? Has violence in media become the new norm, or is there still hope for change? Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and don’t be a silent witness to this madness!
