Net.hrIndependentProgressive4 hr. agoOn the anniversary of the 'Oluja' operation, an anti-war demonstration titled 'The Crimes of Oluja Are the Responsibility of All of Us' took place at Ban Jelačić Square in Zagreb. Organized by several civil society groups, the event highlighted the ongoing impact of wartime crimes committed against Serbs by members of the Croatian military, police, and civilians during the conflict. Speakers emphasized that most of these crimes remain uninvestigated and unpunished, while institutions have historically downplayed or ignored them. The organizers pointed out that over 22,000 homes were burned and more than 200,000 people forced to flee, with documented victims of Serbian ethnicity numbering 1,747 and Croatian ethnicity 466. They criticized the normalization of war rhetoric and the militarization of society, noting that the Constitutional Court recently ruled that the Ministry of Interior’s ban on anti-war protests in 2016 was unconstitutional.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the issue through the lens of historical injustice and human rights violations, emphasizing the lack of accountability and institutional complicity. It highlights the suffering of specific ethnic groups and criticizes state actions that suppress dissent. The focus on legal rulings
PHOTO 'We remember the crimes of the Croatian army, police and civilians': anti-piracy action in Ban Jelačić SquareOn the occasion of the 31st anniversary of the War of Independence ('Oluja'), an anti-war action titled 'The Crimes of Oluja are the Responsibility of All' was held at Ban Jelačić Square in Zagreb. Organized by several civil society groups, including the Center for Women Victims of War Rosa, the event highlighted the wartime crimes committed by Croatian military, police, and civilians against Serb citizens. The organizers emphasized that these crimes are often treated as ordinary murders rather than war crimes, noting decades of institutional denial and suppression of such atrocities. They cited data indicating over 22,000 homes were burned and approximately 200,000 people forced to flee during the conflict, with 1,747 victims of Serbian ethnicity and 466 of Croatian ethnicity recorded. The organizers criticized the lack of investigation into these crimes and warned of increasing societal divisions, nationalism, and the normalization of wartime rhetoric. They also noted the Constitutional Court of Croatia recently ruled that the Ministry of Internal Affairs' ban on their anti-war protest in 2016 was unconstitutional, calling it a significant victory for freedom of expression.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the discussion around wartime crimes committed by Croatian forces and emphasizes the need for accountability, which aligns with left-leaning perspectives that prioritize justice, reconciliation, and critique of nationalist narratives. The emphasis on institutional neglect, the re-
tportalIndependentProgressive4 hr. agoIn commemoration of the 31st anniversary of the War of Independence ('Oluja'), an anti-war demonstration titled 'Crimes in Oluja are the responsibility of all of us' was held on Jelačić Square in Zagreb. Organized by several civil society groups, including the Center for Women Victims of War 'Rosa', the event emphasized the need to confront historical responsibilities for wartime crimes committed during the conflict. The organizers highlighted that these crimes, such as the burning of over 22,000 homes and the displacement of around 200,000 people, are often treated as ordinary murders rather than war crimes in Croatia. They criticized the institutional neglect and downplaying of these atrocities over decades, noting that most crimes remain uninvestigated and unpunished. The demonstration also addressed concerns about the increasing militarization of society and the normalization of wartime rhetoric. Additionally, the Constitutional Court of Croatia recently ruled that the Ministry of Interior’s ban on the center’s anti-war protest in 2016 was unconstitutional, marking a significant victory for freedom of expression.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the issue through a critical lens toward the state's handling of wartime crimes, emphasizing systemic neglect, the failure to prosecute perpetrators, and the normalization of militaristic rhetoric. It highlights the voices of civil society organizations advocating for justice and揪
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