Threats against the life and physical safety of journalists, Dejana Cvetković, Vranje, 14.02.2026.

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Threats against the life and physical safety of journalists, Dejana Cvetković, Vranje, 14.02.2026.

Translations: Beograd 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Belgrade
  • Who was attacked?
    Journalist
  • Gender
    Woman
  • Victim(s) name
    Dejana Cvetković
  • Gender-based incident
    1
  • Type of gender-based incident
    Threats of sexual violence

  • Media outlet

  • Name of the media outlet
    Vreme
  • Type of media platform
    Printed Media
    Online Media
  • Source of information about the incident
    Dejana Cvetković

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    14.02.2026
  • City
    Vranje
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Not known
  • Attacked by
    (ordinary) citizens
    Organized groups
  • Means of incidents and attacks
    In person
  • Type of incident
    Threats against the lives and physical safety of journalists
  • Type of threat
    Explicit - to journalist(s)

  • Action by the authorities

  • Legal status of the case
    The procedure is in the phase of gathering information about all the circumstances of the case
  • Type of violation
    Security threat

  • 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

Journalist Dejana Cvetković experienced threats and insults in a special Viber group of citizens that was formed in connection with protests and events in Surdulica, when one person was killed in an accident caused by a person of Albanian nationality.

The journalist’s profile and photos were shared in the controversial Viber group of citizens who exchange and present information and views on events from Surdulica. Among other things, the group called for the journalist’s lynching and threats were sent to her. The group is closed and gathered at least 2500 people.