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Human rights
[edit]Serbia has witnessed a notable decline in the observance of human rights, particularly during the reign of the Aleksandar Vučić since 2012, representing the most significant decline across Europe, as highlighted in the 2023 Freedom House Report.[1][2][3] Significant human rights violations have been reported, including challenges to judicial independence, restrictions on freedom of expression and press, human trafficking, and violence against LGBTQ+ individuals.[4] Additionally, there are concerns regarding the institutional glorification of convicted war criminals and systemic racial and ethnic violence and discrimination.[4][5]
Currently, there is a backlog of 1,700 unresolved cases related to war crimes.[5][4] Additionally, about 15,000 civilian war victims are not eligible for reparations, especially those affected outside Serbia or who do not meet certain disability criteria, affecting many victims of war-related sexual violence.[5][4] As for instance, in May 2022, Serbia agreed to provide Kosovo with access to archival materials to help locate over 1,620 missing persons.[4][5] However, human rights organizations have criticized the government for continuing to honor war criminals and for misrepresenting historical events from the 1990s conflicts.[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Decline in civil rights and freedoms in Serbia". Civil Rights Defenders. 6 March 2024. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
Over the past year, Serbia has experienced a concerning decline in the respect for citizens' rights and freedoms, marking the sharpest decrease in Europe according to Freedom House's latest report for 2023.
- ^ "New Report: Freedom in Europe Declined in 2023 as Corruption, Dysfunction, and Worsening Transparency Marred Democratic Institutions". Freedom in the World. 29 February 2024. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "Corrective or an Enemy? Serbian Civil Society Under Threat". Heinrich Böll Foundation. 4 September 2024. Archived from the original on 29 August 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Serbia". United States Department of State. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Amnesty Report: Serbia 2023". Amnesty International. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.