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Freedom of the Press 2007 Draft Country Report and Ratings

In a draft report and ratings issued on May 1, Freedom House describes Serbia as a country with partly free media.

Wednesday, May 2, 2007 | 11:54

“The constitution of the newly independent Serbia, adopted in October 2006, provides for freedom of the press,” the U.S. NGO said in its draft report, adding that despite that, “the government, media owners, local officials, and businessmen continue to place undue pressure on journalists.”

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