BiH journalist Snezana Mitrovic, from N1 television, was attacked by Mr. Milorad Dodik, the President of Republika Srpska, during a press conference. In response, the Media Freedom Rapid Response consortium condemned Dodik’s behavior, urging a public apology and an end to intimidation of media. The consortium highlighted a history of Dodik’s pressure on journalists and warned of the recent aggressive rhetoric and potential state monitoring of media. This incident adds to a pattern of Dodik’s attacks on media and journalists, endangering media freedom in the region. The consortium called for a serious investigation into the claim of government surveillance of N1 and other independent media. Read more here.
Source: Balkan Insight