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OSCE Mission to BiH condemns the attack on the journalist and editor of Times.ba

SARAJEVO, 19 January 2024 - The OSCE Mission to BiH (Mission) condemns the 12 January attack on the journalist and editor of Times.ba, Mirza Dervišević, in Brčko District of BiH (BD). The Mission commends the prompt reaction by the BD authorities in identifying and detaining a suspected perpetrator and expects the proper further processing of this incident. The Mission reiterates that all media professionals must be guaranteed a safe working environment, in which all fundamental rights and freedoms are fully protected and respected.

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OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Media freedom and development

SARAJEVO, 19 January 2024 - The OSCE Mission to BiH (Mission) condemns the 12 January attack on the journalist and editor of Times.ba, Mirza Dervišević, in Brčko District of BiH (BD). The Mission commends the prompt reaction by the BD authorities in identifying and detaining a suspected perpetrator and expects the proper further processing of this incident. The Mission reiterates that all media professionals must be guaranteed a safe working environment, in which all fundamental rights and freedoms are fully protected and respected.


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Željka Šulc

Mission Spokesperson

OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Press and Public Information Unit

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