Political Opponents Targets of Assault Again

Press Release

Belgrade, May 17, 2006

The Helsinki Committee for Human Rights in Serbia reiterates its deep concern with the fact that the people holding views different from the predominant mainstream are more and more frequent targets of assault in Serbia. The house of the outstanding author and expert in religious matters, Mirko Djordjevic, was stoned only a day after he guested a TV show during which he nothing but spoke out his personal positions on the deeds of Nikolaj Velimirovic.

The Committee demands the police to pay special heed to the investigation of this case, given that there are strong indications of a serious, politically motivated threat. The state of Serbia must make it clear to all ready for such showdowns with political opponents that it will take decisive measures against them.