Serbian intelligence agency BIA accused of spying on journalists, students pre-election

Serbian outlet N1 reports that the Security-Information Agency (BIA) conducted surveillance on journalists, students, and university staff for months before elections, per its weekly Radar program. The claim is sourced from a single media report and lacks official confirmation, so the extent and authorization of the surveillance remain uncertain. If substantiated, this would mark a significant escalation in state surveillance of civil society in Serbia, raising concerns about democratic backsliding and press freedom.

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