In Novi Sad, during protests, the dean of the Medical Faculty Snežana Brkić and two university professors, Veroljub Naumović and Miloš Jocić, were detained due to their participation in protest blockades. The police reportedly detained them on suspicion of disturbing public order, while protest organizers and the academic community viewed this as an attempt to intimidate activists and undermine university autonomy. The dean was later released from custody, and criminal proceedings were initiated against her and other members of the strike committee on suspicion of abuse of office and obstructing faculty work. The Medical Faculty in Novi Sad is the only one that has been on strike for months, with classes not resumed due to support for student blockades.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets emphasize the repression of academic freedom and the rights of activists, portraying the detentions as part of a broader campaign to intimidate and silence dissent. They highlight the prolonged strike at the Medical Faculty as a legitimate form of protest against university governance and support the students and faculty involved.
Center: Center-leaning sources report the facts of the detentions and ongoing investigations, presenting the police and judicial actions as responses to alleged disruptions of public order and abuse of office. They maintain a neutral tone, focusing on the legal processes and the impact on university operations without strong editorializing.
Right: Right-leaning media may focus on the rule of law and the necessity to maintain public order, supporting police actions against those allegedly disrupting normal university functions. They might criticize the strike and protests as harmful to education and public stability, emphasizing the legal consequences for those involved.
