Croatian government criticised for questioning founder of anti-Sanader Facebook group

02/12/2008

ZAGREB, Croatia -- The opposition on Monday (December 1st) accused Prime Minister Ivo Sanader of supporting human rights violations after police questioned a young man for creating a group of Sanader opponents in the online social network Facebook. Niksa Klecak, 22, dubbed his group "I bet I can find 5,000 people who dislike Sanader". Police say they investigated it because a photo montage depicted Sanader in a Nazi uniform. Croatian law bans Nazi symbols. Klecak obtained his release only after proving he had not uploaded the photo. Opposition Social Democratic Party leader Zoran Milanovic described the case as a "dangerous precedent" that threatens freedom of expression. (Vecernji List, AP, Javno - 01/12/08)

This content was commissioned for SETimes.com.

Vote

We welcome your comments on SETimes's articles.

It is our hope that you will use this forum to interact with other readers across Southeast Europe. In order to keep this experience interesting, we ask you to follow the rules outlined in the comments policy. By submitting comments, you are consenting to these rules. While SETimes.com encourages discussion on all subjects, including sensitive ones, the comments posted are solely the views of those submitting them. SETimes.com does not necessarily endorse or agree with the ideas, views, or opinions voiced in these comments. SETimes.com welcomes constructive discussion but discourages the use of copy-pasted materials, unaccompanied links and one-line slogans. This is a moderated forum. Comments deemed abusive, offensive, or those containing profanity may not be published.