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Banjska without epilogue; Pressures increase, opposition in Serbia warns of consequences

The article discusses the ongoing legal proceedings related to the armed attack in Banjska, Kosovo, which occurred three years ago. Despite international pressure from the European Union, the United States, and NATO, there has been no conclusive judicial resolution in Serbia regarding the perpetrators. Milan Radoiçiq, former leader of the Serbian List, publicly took responsibility for organizing the group involved in the attack. Although a procedure is underway at the Public Prosecutor’s Office in Belgrade, there has been no final verdict. Additionally, Radoiçiq faces an international arrest warrant from Interpol, while President Aleksandar Vučić stated he is not being pursued for a crime but rather 'due to Kosovo.' The opposition in Serbia views the case as a significant political issue affecting relations between Belgrade and Pristina, and a major obstacle in Serbia's integration into the EU. Deputies from the opposition party, such as Aleksandar Ivanović, argue that the case represents a serious political challenge for the ruling authorities and warns that those involved could become protected witnesses, potentially impacting other cases. The European Parliament has reiterated a