**Pressure on Independent Media in Serbia Escalates**
A photo of a journalist working (above) shows the kind of pressure independent media face.
The Balkan Free Media Initiative (BFMI) has spoken out against the Serbian government’s efforts to silence and discredit journalists. The organization says this is happening because of protests calling for rule of law in the country.
**100 Days of Protests**
For 100 days, students have been protesting in Serbia. They want the government to follow the law and act fairly. In response, the ruling party has become more aggressive towards independent media. They are trying to discredit journalists who report on the protests.
**Government Pressure on Press Freedom**
The BFMI says the government is using smears and pressure to control what people say and think. This is an attempt to stop public debate and keep the truth from being told. The organization supports independent media and demands that the government follows the law.
Read More @ n1info.rs
