Djuric: Serbia guarantees freedom of assembly, but cannot tolerate violence

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Minister of Foreign Affairs Marko Djuric said today that Serbia guarantees freedom of expression and assembly, but cannot tolerate violence and attempts to destabilize institutions disguised as protests.

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"Serbia guarantees freedom of expression and assembly - but no democracy can tolerate violence disguised as protest, or deliberate attempts to destabilize institutions under whatever pretext," Djuric stated in a post on X.

The minister pointed out that fundamental rights apply equally to all citizens, including the right of a society "not to be held hostage by orchestrated disruption."

Djuric in this way reacted to EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos stating earlier that the EU is "closely monitoring reports of excessive use of force against protestors in Serbia."

"Dear Marta Kos, selective outrage, based on incomplete or biased narratives, does little to promote stability or democratic dialogue. We expect respect for Serbia's democracy and for the complexities on the ground to be acknowledged before rushing to judgment," was Djuric's message for the EU official.

(Telegraf.rs/Tanjug)