Other threats to journalists, Ana Lalic, Novi Sad, 03.04.2020.

IJAS •︎ 03/04/2020

Other threats to journalists, Ana Lalic, Novi Sad, 03.04.2020.

Translations: Beograd 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    RS
  • Gender
    Female
  • Victim(s) name
    Ana Lalić

  • Media outlet

  • Name of the media outlet
    Nova S
  • Type of media platform
    Online Media
  • Source of information about the incident
    NUNS, Twitter

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    03.04.2020
  • City
    Novi Sad
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Not known
  • Type of incident
    Other threats to journalists

  • Action by the authorities

  • Action taken by the journalists' association

  • Was journalist's association informed by the journalists directly?
    Yes

Following the arrest and initiation of an investigation into suspected spreading of panic, journalist Ana Lalic suffered continuous attacks from multiple sides. The sharpest were the highest-ranking government officials who accused the journalist of lying, hating the state and intentionally spreading panic on a daily basis. Accusations by the authorities were followed by attacks from pro-government media, which brutally accused and targeted the journalist. The negative campaign, which lasted at least for two weeks, even had elements and gave the impression of an organized campaign.