Journalist Srecko Latal detained

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Recent articles in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Report: “Toxic Narratives: Silencing Expression in the Western Balkans”

PEN International, in collaboration with various Balkan PEN centres, publishes a report examining the many challenges faced by independent writers and journalists in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Serbia.

Republika Srpska must not re-criminalise defamation

On 18 July, members of the National Assembly of Republika Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina) will vote on the draft Law on Amendments to the Criminal Code, which would re-introduce criminal penalties for defamation.

Immediate action needed to improve the media situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Media groups have put forth recommendations on a number of concerning issues, such as the problems plaguing the public broadcast service, the proposed criminalisation of defamation and journalists’ safety.