A Serbian appeals court acquitted four former intelligence officers in the murder of journalist Slavko Curuvija, sparking outrage. Curuvija, a critic of the government, was killed in 1999 during the NATO bombing campaign. The ruling has been criticized by media advocates and colleagues of Curuvija, with many expressing concern over the lack of accountability for attacks on journalists in Serbia. The court's decision to free the former intelligence officers has been condemned by media rights groups and opposition campaigners.