The threatening messages sent to the journalist are not only an attack on the individual, but also on freedom of expression and the public's right to be truthfully informed, the Movement for Podgorica announced.
"The Movement for Podgorica strongly condemns the sending of threatening messages to journalist Magdalena Čelanović. We express full solidarity with her and all women who are exposed to threats and pressure. We remind you that such threats have unfortunately become a frequent practice, and our official has also suffered similar attacks, which further indicates the seriousness of the problem and the need for urgent protection of all female citizens," the statement reads.
They say that free and secure media are the pillar of every democratic society and must be protected from all forms of intimidation and threats.
"The Movement for Podgorica expresses strong support for Magdalena Čelanović, all women who suffer pressure, as well as all journalists who do their job honorably and responsibly. We call on the competent institutions to urgently react, identify and prosecute those responsible. The fight for media freedom, the safety of journalists and the protection of human rights remains our constant obligation," they said.
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