Tomorrow marks 27 years since the murder of Slavko Ćuruvija
The Independent Journalists' Association of Serbia (NUNS) and the Journalists' Association of Serbia (UNS) reminded that tomorrow, April 11, marks 27 years since the murder of the editor and owner of the "Dnevni telegraf" newspaper, Slavko Ćuruvija.
TL;DR
- Tomorrow, April 11, is the 27th anniversary of Slavko Ćuruvija's murder.
- Slavko Ćuruvija was the editor and owner of "Dnevni telegraf".
- This is the only journalist murder case in Serbia with a court verdict, but perpetrators are free due to flaws.
- Appeals Court acquitted former State Security members previously sentenced to 100 years.
- A lawsuit is ongoing by accused individuals against the Slavko Ćuruvija Foundation for damaging their honor.
- The Supreme Court found significant procedural violations in the Appeals Court's verdict.
- NUNS and UNS are inviting colleagues and friends to a memorial event at the murder site.
- The memorial event includes laying wreaths and lighting candles.