Violence against journalists in Novi Sad has reached a shocking new level! Journalist Emilija Marić was brutally beaten and verbally abused for over an hour by blockaders who organized through opposition Viber groups. The Association of Journalists of Serbia (ANS) states clearly: this is not a protest, but a lynch mob and a civil showdown! The attack happened right in front of the SNS president’s house, and the blockaders targeted her just because she “spoke the truth.” ANS demands immediate prosecution of all perpetrators and masterminds behind this violence, warning that the state must not tolerate attacks on journalists. This is not an isolated incident — media outlets have been exposing links between parts of the prosecution and blockade organizers for days, while police have been checking identities and filing misdemeanor charges. The situation has escalated so much that the blockades caused traffic chaos, forcing a truck driver to pay penalties due to delays and spoiled goods. Srđan Nogo, known for his controversial statements, has now called on blockaders to attack the homes of government officials, further fueling the violent atmosphere. As the country struggles with this chaos, ANS and other journalist associations call for unity and condemnation of violence against the media. Think this is just another news story? Think again — journalists are not targets, and the state must act before it’s too late. So, what’s your take? Drop a comment, crack a joke, or just vent — let’s get the conversation rolling!
