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Belgrade, August 20, 2026<\/p>\n

Violations of basic freedoms in Serbia<\/h3>\n

July 31 \u2013 August 20, 2026<\/h3>\n

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During the last reporting period, the campaign targeting journalists, students, lawyers, and other government critics continued. Certain local media outlets continue to serve as instruments of government propaganda rather than platforms for objective and accurate reporting. At the same time, institutions responsible for addressing threats and cases of targeting appear to be contributing to further pressure on citizens through court proceedings, border detentions, arrests, and other forms of institutional pressure.<\/p>\n

You can find more details about these cases in the full report below.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\nCASES OF VIOLATIONS OF BASIC HUMANS RIGHTS JULY 31 - AUGUST 20, 2026<\/i><\/a>\n

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