CoE commissioner writes to PM, concerned over ombudsman

CoE's commissioner for human rights has expressed his concern over verbal attacks of some politicians and media in Serbia against Ombudsman Sasa Jankovic.

"I am seriously concerned at reports indicating that there have been concerted efforts by certain politicians and some media in the country aimed at casting shadows over Ombudsman Janković’s independence and moral stature," Nils Muznieks said in a letter sent to Serbian PM Aleksandar Vucic, and added: