Sasha Jankovic

A new political movement called Free Citizens of Serbia was founded on May 21 in Belgrade, Beta reported.

Former ombudsman and runner-up in the last presidential election Sasa Jankovic has been elected as its leader.

Citizens' Ombudsman Sasa Jankovic on Tuesday resigned and announced he will be a candidate in this year's presidential elections in Serbia.

Jankovic submitted his resignation to the Serbian National Assembly.

Serbian Ombudsman Sasa Jankovic on Monday said that he will run for the presidential post in the election in 2017 - but will only start his campaign once the election is called, since Serbia needs the institution of Ombudsman.

BELGRADE - Serbian ombudsman Sasa Jankovic on Monday congratulated media and media professionals on May 3, World Press Freedom Day, encouraging them to oppose any form of pressure more strongly and in a more organised manner.

He urged authorities and everyone else to enable media and journalists to work freely and, in particular, refrain from any attacks against them.