**University of Belgrade Leaders Speak Out Against Campaign of Lies**
A statement from the University of Belgrade’s rector and deans has condemned a campaign of lies being spread through the media outlet Informer against Professor Vladan Djokic, the university’s rector. The campaign has been ongoing since the professor was questioned by police on a criminal complaint for alleged discrimination against students.
According to the statement, the creators of the campaign have falsely accused Rector Djokic of distancing himself from students who are fighting for values that are both academic and universal. This is simply not true, say the university leaders. They claim that the campaign is based on shameless lies, serious insults, and baseless accusations aimed at destroying the values of knowledge and moral integrity.
**A Response to Baseless Accusations**
The statement from the University of Belgrade’s rector and deans strongly denies that they are politically organized or acting in this way at the university. The deans who were directly called out in this media outlet have denied belonging to any political organizations, nor have they ever heard of an organization like the one described by Informer.
The statement also highlights the danger of disinformation and the harm it can cause to the academic community. To protect their students and colleagues from slander and insults, the rector and deans will use all legal means at their disposal.
**Background: A Campaign Against Rector Djokic**
Rector Vladan Djokic was questioned by police on Friday on a criminal complaint for alleged discrimination against students who want to study. This was preceded by a campaign against him in the tabloids and on pro-government television, as well as statements by individual ministers and deputies of the ruling SNS party calling for his arrest.
After Rector Djokic’s hearing, the pro-regime media continued to campaign against him, spinning his statement to the police in such a way that it turned out he distanced himself from students who have been blocking universities for five months protesting corruption after a tragic accident at the Railway Station in Novi Sad.
**A Fight Against Misinformation**
This statement from the University of Belgrade’s rector and deans is a clear response to a campaign of lies and misinformation. It shows that the academic community will not stand idly by while their values are attacked and their colleagues are unfairly maligned.
As the fight against corruption and injustice continues, it is essential for institutions like the University of Belgrade to defend their values and principles. The statement from Rector Djokic and his deans serves as a reminder that facts matter, and misinformation can be destructive.
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