The Serbian secret service may have monitored journalists, prosecutors, and university students

The Serbian Security and Information Agency (BIA) monitored journalists, prosecutors, students, and opposition politicians during the previous government, as revealed by documents from Radar. Following the recent change in government, there are increasing calls for an investigation into the agency's operations and accountability for its leaders. The BIA had court permission to surveil Radar's staff under suspicion of espionage, which was extended multiple times. The surveillance was halted shortly before the parliamentary elections after the BIA director found no evidence of espionage. Various journalist associations have demanded accountability for those involved in the surveillance. Additionally, the BIA reportedly monitored communications of prosecutors involved in organized crime cases, raising concerns about its oversight and the implications of such practices on state institutions. Experts suggest that reforming the intelligence agency is crucial for ensuring democratic…