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Journalist sentenced to jail for libel
In July 2011, a few months after Petar Komnenic's original conviction, the government passed a law decriminalizing libel and making it a matter of civil litigation.
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IPI condemns physical attack on journalist Olivera Lakic
This was not the first time that Lakic had been threatened. In February 2011, she reported on illegal labelling of tobacco products. Both she and her family received threats. Two men are currently on trial for threatening her.
Montenegro
IPI releases report on press freedom mission
The mission concluded that quality journalism is scarce, competition between media outlets is fierce, and content is determined by media owners and powerful individuals.
Montenegro
Daily "Vijesti" attacked yet again
Despite the condemnation of prior attacks, the authorities have not created a setting in which the daily's journalists can work free from pressure, says IPI.
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IPI condemns recurring attacks on daily "Vijesti"
International Press Institute
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IPI condemns latest attack on daily "Vijesti"
International Press Institute
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Government decriminalises speech offences
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IPI welcomes decriminalisation of defamation
International Press Institute
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World's press groups assess media scene in European Union-hopeful country
World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers
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Vijesti Publishing Group journalists receive threatening letters
International Press Institute
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ARTICLE 19 provides analysis of draft Law on Electronic Media
ARTICLE 19 (ARTICLE 19)
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Two journalists assaulted, threatened by mayor
International Press Institute (IPI)
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ARTICLE 19 urges parliament to adopt draft law on public service broadcasting
ARTICLE 19 (ARTICLE 19)
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IPI and SEEMO concerned over proposed amendments to Public Service Broadcasting Law
International Press Institute (IPI)
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Police prevent reporters from photographing demonstration, confiscate cameras and other equipment
International Press Institute (IPI)
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ARTICLE 19 comments on draft amendments to public broadcasting law
ARTICLE 19 (ARTICLE 19)
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Montenegrin photojournalist detained, threatened by police; media independence threatened by Macedonian PM's comments
International Press Institute (IPI)
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ARTICLE 19 concerned over lack of independence of proposed telecommunications regulator
ARTICLE 19 (ARTICLE 19)
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Albanian, Croatian journalists threatened, violently assaulted; Montenegrin publisher, newspaper lose one exorbitant lawsuit, hit by another
International Press Institute (IPI)
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Critical journalist assaulted, injured in his home
Association of Independent Electronic Media (ANEM)
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Freedom House (Freedom House)
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Freedom of the Press 2007: Montenegro
Freedom House (Freedom House)
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Freedom of the Press 2007: Serbia
Freedom House (Freedom House)
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INDEPENDENT BROADCASTER THREATENED AND BESIEGED
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Defendants prevented from testifying at preliminary hearing on lawsuit which may bankrupt newspaper; editor wrongly sued
International Press Institute (IPI)
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Former president files 1 million euro lawsuit against newspaper director, editor and publisher over critical comments
World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA)
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WAN alarmed at media harassment following attack on journalist, lawsuits against newspaper, threats against reporter and unresolved case of murdered editor
World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA)
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SEEMO alarmed at recent attack upon newspaper's director
International Press Institute (IPI)
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Draft constitution fails to provide effective guarantees for free expression, says ARTICLE 19
ARTICLE 19 (ARTICLE 19)
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Writer severely injured in shooting, his driver murdered
Writers in Prison Committee, PEN International (WiPC)
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