Actual attacks on journalists, Luka Pešić, Belgrade, 31.03.2026.

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Actual attacks on journalists, Luka Pešić, Belgrade, 31.03.2026.

Translations: Beograd 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Belgrade
  • Who was attacked?
    Journalist
  • Gender
    Man
  • Victim(s) name
    Luka Pešić

  • Media outlet

  • Type of media platform
    Freelancer
  • Source of information about the incident
    Luka Pešić

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    31.03.2026
  • City
    Beograd
  • Were authorities informed?
    Case was reported to the police
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Not known
  • Attacked by
    Authorities - individuals
  • Means of incidents and attacks
    In person
  • Type of incident
    Actual attacks on journalists
  • Type of attack
    Physical attack without physical injury

  • Action by the authorities

  • Type of violation
    Light physical injury

  • Action taken by the journalists' association

  • Was journalist's association informed by the journalists directly?
    Yes
  • What was the reaction of the journalists' association?
    The association reacted publicly
    The association provided legal support

While reporting in front of the Rectorate of the University of Belgrade on March 31, on the occasion of the entry of members of the Criminal Police Department (UKP), journalists were exposed to physical violence and were hindered in their work.

Luka Pešić, a photojournalist, received several blows to the head from members of the police during reporting and police activities.