Minister Dejan Ristic: I was physically attacked in front of the Ministry! – News

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Minister of Information and Telecommunications of Serbia Dejan RisticEarlier, he was a guest on the eponymous YouTube channel “Conversations with Zlojutra” and spoke about the need to establish a cultural dialogue between Serbia and the media, but he also revealed that he was physically attacked in front of the audience. Ministry building.

– Over time, you Google verbal attacks. It’s not pleasant, but it’s all part of the job. Do not put up with it, it’s not bad. That’s why it’s important to face the debate, not the person. Let’s talk, you know … and listen to anyone who can give me a good argument – said Minister Ristic, among other things.

When asked what he thought of the attacks against him, he responded.

– Have I ever experienced an attack as a minister? Verbal and physical? Yes. I did, and this is the first time I’m talking to you about it. You know, it’s a very important topic when we talk about the safety of journalists, but it’s also necessary to talk about the safety of ministers.

Why did they attack you?

– They verbally and physically assaulted me. So we’re not there yet, let’s talk about it.

Where did the attack take place?

– Outside the ministry. Fortunately I was faster than my attackers. I managed to enter the building with a rope and protect myself that way.

Is someone chasing you down the street?

– Yes. That’s okay.

The minister also spoke about the genocide of surviving Serbs in Jasenovac and throughout the NDC, the situation in Kosovo and Metohija, the Serbian media and what he will do as minister.

(Telegraf.rs)