OBRM-PDUKM Responds to Criticism of North Macedonia’s Press Freedom Ranking
OBRM-PDUKM has issued a statement addressing comments made by SDSM party leader Venko Filipce concerning the latest “Borders Without Borders” index of press freedom, which indicates a decline of three positions for North Macedonia. The organization disputes Filipce’s assertions, characterizing them as lacking credibility. OBRM-PDUKM argues that Filipce’s history of conflict with numerous media outlets undermines his authority to comment on media freedom.
They state that his repeated disagreements with various media outlets, portals, and journalists render his perspective unreliable. The organization’s response criticizes the stance taken by Filipce and Zoran Bashanoviq, the head of PR for the co-ruler, regarding the media landscape. It describes this position as “arrogant, shameful, and in certain cases even problematic.” The statement highlights a pattern of disputes between Filipce and the media, raising concerns about the environment for freedom of the press in North Macedonia.
“Borders Without Borders” index serves as a benchmark for assessing media freedom, and this latest ranking reflects ongoing challenges within the country’s media sector. The organization emphasizes the importance of a robust and independent media to ensure freedom of expression and access to information.
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This response feels unnecessarily hostile and doesn’t contribute to a productive discussion about press freedom.