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Serbia president blasts Australia’s ‘maltreatment’ of Djokovic
Quote:Serbia’s president on Wednesday blasted Australia for the “maltreatment” of Novak Djokovic as the world number one had his visa cancelled after arriving in Melbourne.
President Aleksandar Vucic said on Instagram he spoke with Djokovic over the phone and told him that “the whole of Serbia is with him and that our authorities are undertaking all measures in order that maltreatment of the world’s best tennis player ends as soon as possible”.
“In line with all standards of international public law, Serbia will fight for Novak Djokovic, justice and truth.”
“Otherwise, Novak is strong, as we all know him,” the Serbian leader added.
Earlier Wednesday, Djokovic’s father said his son was “held captive for five hours” at Melbourne airport where he had arrived to take part in this month’s Australian Open where he is the nine-time champion.
“I have no idea what is going on,” Srdjan Djokovic told Sputnik Serbia media outlet.
“This is a fight for a libertarian world, this is not just a fight for Novak, but a fight for the whole world.”
He even threatened taking protests to the streets if his son was not released “in half an hour”.
Australia border officials said the entry visa of the 34-year-old Djokovic was cancelled for failing to meet strict entry requirements.
“Non-citizens who do not hold a valid visa on entry or who have had their visa cancelled will be detained and removed from Australia,” the Australian Border Force said.
“Deportation!” Srdjan Djokovic later posted on Instagram after Australia’s decision.
“Our pride, our Novak is returning … We should all welcome him as deserved!”
The Serb star had landed in Melbourne earlier Wednesday after celebrating on social media that he had a medical exemption to play in the Australian Open without proof he was fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
The exemption, granted by tournament organisers after his application had been cleared by two medical panels, sparked fury among Australians who have endured lockdowns and restrictions for two years.
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RE: Serbia president blasts Australia’s ‘maltreatment’ of Djokovic
UNCLEAN !!! UNCLEAN !!!!
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RE: Serbia president blasts Australia’s ‘maltreatment’ of Djokovic
Aussies should be angry at themselves for allowing themselves to be treated like the communist Chinese treat their citizens. Look in the mirror and you will see your problem is yourself. You have bought the lies of the power hungry Government and now you want to be upset that someone else says no I won’t subservient. Really sad when someone from a third world country knows more about freedom than those high minded Aussie lap dogs.
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RE: Serbia president blasts Australia’s ‘maltreatment’ of Djokovic
Australia is simply disgusting at this point. There's nothing better we can say.
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RE: Serbia president blasts Australia’s ‘maltreatment’ of Djokovic
(01-05-2022 07:32 PM)CrimsonPhantom Wrote: Quote:Serbia’s president on Wednesday blasted Australia for the “maltreatment” of Novak Djokovic as the world number one had his visa cancelled after arriving in Melbourne.
President Aleksandar Vucic said on Instagram he spoke with Djokovic over the phone and told him that “the whole of Serbia is with him and that our authorities are undertaking all measures in order that maltreatment of the world’s best tennis player ends as soon as possible”.
“In line with all standards of international public law, Serbia will fight for Novak Djokovic, justice and truth.”
“Otherwise, Novak is strong, as we all know him,” the Serbian leader added.
Earlier Wednesday, Djokovic’s father said his son was “held captive for five hours” at Melbourne airport where he had arrived to take part in this month’s Australian Open where he is the nine-time champion.
“I have no idea what is going on,” Srdjan Djokovic told Sputnik Serbia media outlet.
“This is a fight for a libertarian world, this is not just a fight for Novak, but a fight for the whole world.”
He even threatened taking protests to the streets if his son was not released “in half an hour”.
Australia border officials said the entry visa of the 34-year-old Djokovic was cancelled for failing to meet strict entry requirements.
“Non-citizens who do not hold a valid visa on entry or who have had their visa cancelled will be detained and removed from Australia,” the Australian Border Force said.
“Deportation!” Srdjan Djokovic later posted on Instagram after Australia’s decision.
“Our pride, our Novak is returning … We should all welcome him as deserved!”
The Serb star had landed in Melbourne earlier Wednesday after celebrating on social media that he had a medical exemption to play in the Australian Open without proof he was fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
The exemption, granted by tournament organisers after his application had been cleared by two medical panels, sparked fury among Australians who have endured lockdowns and restrictions for two years.
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Absolutely 100% correct. This is not just about the Tennis player for anyone who wants to be naive. We are in for a battle for our freedom all over the world. This is the opportunity the World Government was waiting for if they did conspire with the Chinese all along to bring this plague into the world for this very purpose. I put nothing past these wretches.
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