Conventioners: Set sanctions for those aimed at destabilising Western Balkans

In their letter to Beden, they say they are concerned about the political situation in Serbia and the impact such a situation can have in the Western Balkans and Europe, transmit “Vijesti”.

“Sic said during your visit to Belgrade in August 2016, he is mainly in the interest of the United States itself for the people of Serbia to grow and progress. Therefore, we want to encourage your administration to engage Vucic in the fight against corruption and attacks on press freedom, two areas that are critical of a prosperous and democratic Serbia and its aspirations for EU membership, the document says.

Congressers urged Beden to consider using the Executive Order 14033, where it is possible, to block property and prevent access to the United States of people who contribute to destabilising the situation in the Western Balkans, in order to achieve a more transparent and responsible government in Serbia, to respect democracy, human rights and the legal state, writes “Vijestus”.

They stress that media freedom is not only a key American value involved in the US Constitution, but that this issue is also important for Washington's foreign policy and the fight against authoritarianism worldwide.

“Sic stressed at the end of your visit to Belgrade in 2016, “comers are stronger when the voice of multiplays” is heard. Unfortunately, media freedom in Serbia has reached a low level. As Reporters Without Borders notes: “Serbia is a country where journalists are exposed to almost daily attacks coming more and more from the ruling elite and pro-government media.” It is also clear that pro-government media are making progress and are in a mutually useful relationship with the government”, said a document signed by congressmen: Raja Krishnamorth, Ritchie Torres, David N. Cyril, Jan Schaowsky, James P. McGovern and Mike Quigley. Report “View”.