The Association of Journalists of North Macedonia (AJM) calls for an urgent investigation into repeated coordinated bot attacks targeting the Instagram profiles of the media outlet “Sloboden Pechat,” with the latest incidents occurring in recent days. Thousands of suspicious accounts, often from abroad, reacted within minutes, indicating organised and malicious activity aimed at disrupting the outlet’s digital integrity. These incidents are part of a broader pattern of repeated attacks over the past five months, pointing to systematic digital harassment and pressure on the media. AJM warns that such actions pose a serious threat to media freedom, independence, and the public’s right to information. It calls on authorities to investigate, identify those responsible, and strengthen mechanisms to protect media from digital attacks. Read more here.
Source: ZNM