FHP-SP-016 FUND: Representation of political parties and presidential candidates in electronic and printed media in Serbia

PERIOD: 1997

PRIMARY SOURCES: Radio Television of Serbia, Studio B, Politika (daily newspaper), Naša Borba  (daily newspaper)

VOLUME AND MEDIUM:  2 archival boxes

CONTENT: During the electoral campaign for the 1997 Presidential Elections in Serbia, the Humanitarian Law Center researchers followed the broadcasts from the Radio Television of Serbia and Studio B, and the printed media, including Politika, Blic, and Naša Borba. The documents contain the analysis of the media appearances of the presidential candidates, with a special focus on direct and concealed propaganda and hate speech, and an overview on the extent of success of the equal presentation of candidates and parties as one of the main prerequisites of a free and democratic electoral process.

ORGANIZATION SYSTEM:  Chronologically and by source

Additions to the Fund are not expected

LANGUAGE:  Serbian