BELGRADE, March 13 (Hina) - The Serbian assembly on Thursday held a session because of a state of emergency imposed in the country in the wake of yesterday's assassination of Premier Zoran Djindjic. At today's brief session, present
were all deputies, except representatives of Serb Radicals, led by the UN war crimes tribunal's indictee Vojislav Seselj.
BELGRADE, March 13 (Hina) - The Serbian assembly on Thursday held a
session because of a state of emergency imposed in the country in
the wake of yesterday's assassination of Premier Zoran Djindjic. At
today's brief session, present were all deputies, except
representatives of Serb Radicals, led by the UN war crimes
tribunal's indictee Vojislav Seselj. #L#
The assembly's vice chairwoman, Gordana Comic, read out a decree on
special measures to be applied during the state of emergency, which
restricted some freedoms and rights of man and citizens, defined by
the Serbian Constitution. The measures also referred to special
functions and responsibilities to be given to state authorities and
bodies during the state of emergency.
Thus, police can forcibly take persons, who pose a threat to the
national safety and security, to police offices and hold them in
custody for 30 days.
A temporary ban on the movement and gathering at some public places
has been introduced, and some individuals may not be allowed to
leave their places of residence. The principle on the inviolability
of the confidentiality of letters and other means of communication
can be abandoned.
The right to strike is suspended. In addition, any political,
unionist or other activity aimed at obstructing the said measures
is banned as well during the state of emergency.
The state of emergency was declared in Serbia on Wednesday evening
by decision of Serbia's acting president Natasa Micic, following
the suggestion of the Serbian government.
(hina) ms sb