Sarajevo-based magazine targeted in arson attack

The South East Europe Media Organization (SEEMO) expressed concern about a fire started in front of the office of the weekly Slobodna Bosna in Sarajevo.

Izvor: SEEMO

Wednesday, 25.09.2013.

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VIENNA The South East Europe Media Organization (SEEMO) expressed concern about a fire started in front of the office of the weekly Slobodna Bosna in Sarajevo. The fire started at approximately 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 19, when no staff members of the weekly were at the office, and it damaged the door at the entrance to the office. Sarajevo-based magazine targeted in arson attack Staff members who visited the office following the fire reportedly said they noticed a strange smell, which they said was similar to the smell of flammable liquids. Slobodna Bosna is well known for investigative reports on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s public, business and political life. Editor-in-Chief Senad Avdic said he considered the fire to be a clear warning to the magazine. SEEMO Secretary General Oliver Vujovic commented: “I urge the authorities in Sarajevo to investigate this attack and to find the perpetrators. Until it is determined who is responsible for this fire, the journalists of the weekly will be afraid to continue their normal work.” SEEMO

Sarajevo-based magazine targeted in arson attack

Staff members who visited the office following the fire reportedly said they noticed a strange smell, which they said was similar to the smell of flammable liquids.

Slobodna Bosna is well known for investigative reports on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s public, business and political life. Editor-in-Chief Senad Avdić said he considered the fire to be a clear warning to the magazine.

SEEMO Secretary General Oliver Vujović commented: “I urge the authorities in Sarajevo to investigate this attack and to find the perpetrators. Until it is determined who is responsible for this fire, the journalists of the weekly will be afraid to continue their normal work.”

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