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In Serbia, the opposition targeted by Pegasus spyware
France🏛️ PoliticsProgressive9 hr. ago

In Serbia, the opposition targeted by Pegasus spyware

A dozen individuals in Serbia, including a parliament member and students involved in protests against the government, received notifications indicating they had been targeted by the Pegasus spyware. The article highlights concerns over surveillance and potential violations of privacy rights, particularly among opposition figures and activists. This follows growing international attention on the use of such technology by governments and other entities. The situation raises questions about digital security and the extent of state monitoring in Serbia.

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Le Monde logoLe MondeIndependent🔒ProgressiveFactual 85Objective 789 hr. ago
In Serbia, the opposition targeted by Pegasus spyware

A dozen individuals in Serbia, including a parliament member and students involved in protests against the government, received notifications indicating they had been targeted by the Pegasus spyware. The article highlights concerns over surveillance and potential violations of privacy rights, particularly among opposition figures and activists. This follows growing international attention on the use of such technology by governments and other entities. The situation raises questions about digital security and the extent of state monitoring in Serbia.

Bias read (Progressive): The article focuses on the targeting of opposition members and protesters, suggesting a critique of government actions and highlighting issues of surveillance and civil liberties. The framing emphasizes the vulnerability of dissenting voices, which aligns with a left-leaning perspective that priorit

Why factuality (85): The article reports that a dozen individuals, including a parliamentarian and students involved in protests against the government, received notifications indicating they were targeted by the Pegasus spyware. This aligns with cross-source consensus that Pegasus has been used to target political figu

Why objectivity (78): The article presents the information in a neutral tone, focusing on the facts of who was targeted and the nature of the surveillance. However, there is some implied concern about the implications of state-sponsored surveillance, which slightly affects objectivity.

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