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The daughter of a victim of the mounted trial demands the opening of the archives of the UDBE, OZNE and KOSA
Slovenia🏛️ PoliticsCenter14 days ago

The daughter of a victim of the mounted trial demands the opening of the archives of the UDBE, OZNE and KOSA

Sara Stepanjan, daughter of Armenian musician Agop Stepanjan, has launched a petition demanding the opening of archives related to former Yugoslav secret services such as the UDBA, OZNA, and KOS. These archives contain records of fabricated trials, political persecution, torture, and assassinations carried out during the communist regime. Stepanjan’s father was wrongly convicted in a secret military trial in 1984 under Operation 'Tenis,' part of a political retaliation against Bulgaria. He spent years in prison before being rehabilitated in 2002 but died shortly after due to the effects of imprisonment and torture. The petition calls for international oversight of these archives, unrestricted access for victims and their families across all former Yugoslav states, and the release of documents as a prerequisite for Serbia’s EU accession.

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Domovina logoDomovinaIndependentCenterFactual 96Objective 8816 days ago
Petition to open the archives of UDBE, KOS and UN: We are not asking for revenge, we are asking for the truth

The article discusses a petition calling for the opening of archives related to former Yugoslav intelligence agencies such as the UDBA, KOS, and OZNA, which were responsible for monitoring suspected spies during the communist era. The petition was initiated by Sara Stepanjan, whose father, Agop Stepanjan, was wrongly accused of being a Bulgarian spy in 1984 and spent nine years in prison based on fabricated evidence. Despite his formal rehabilitation in 2002, he did not live to see justice. Sara and her mother traveled to Belgrade in 2014 to access the archives but found little information beyond the name of the operation, 'Tenis,' which led to their family's suffering. The article highlights the lack of transparency surrounding these historical cases and calls for accountability.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a personal account of historical injustice without overtly favoring any political side. It focuses on the call for transparency regarding past actions of former Yugoslav intelligence services, which is a politically sensitive issue but presented neutrally with emphasis on the受害者

Why these scores (Factual 96 · Objective 88): This article provides clear, concise information about the petition and Sara Stepanjan’s background, matching the cross-source consensus. It mentions the lack of access to archival records and the fabricated charges against her father. The tone remains relatively neutral but still emphasizes the per

Nova24TV logoNova24TVParty-alignedCenterFactual 95Objective 8516 days ago
Daughter of a victim of communist persecution and violence collects signatures for a petition to open and protect the archives of Udba, Ozna and Kosa

Sara Stepanjan, daughter of Agop Stepanjan, a musician persecuted by the communist regime under Josip Broz Tito, has launched a petition urging European institutions to pressure Serbia to open and protect archives related to historical repression by agencies such as the UDBA, OZNA, and KOS. These agencies were responsible for political persecution, fabricated trials, torture, and assassinations across Yugoslavia between 1944 and 1991. Sara highlights her family’s experience, noting her father was falsely accused and sentenced to nine years in prison, while her mother was detained without trial. She argues these archives hold critical truths about past injustices and urges their preservation before they are lost. The petition calls for international oversight of the archives, access for victims, and justice for those affected.

Bias read (Center): The article presents Sara Stepanjan's personal account and petition without overtly favoring any political side. It focuses on historical injustice and calls for transparency, which is a neutral stance. No biased language or selective sourcing is evident.

Why these scores (Factual 95 · Objective 85): The article presents detailed accounts from Sara Stepanjan's perspective, aligning with the cross-source consensus about the political persecution by Yugoslav security services. It includes specific details like the 1984 secret military trial and the involvement of Tito. However, it uses emotionally

Nova24TV logoNova24TVParty-alignedCenterFactual 94Objective 8214 days ago
The daughter of a victim of the mounted trial demands the opening of the archives of the UDBE, OZNE and KOSA

Sara Stepanjan, daughter of Armenian musician Agop Stepanjan, has launched a petition demanding the opening of archives related to former Yugoslav secret services such as the UDBA, OZNA, and KOS. These archives contain records of fabricated trials, political persecution, torture, and assassinations carried out during the communist regime. Stepanjan’s father was wrongly convicted in a secret military trial in 1984 under Operation 'Tenis,' part of a political retaliation against Bulgaria. He spent years in prison before being rehabilitated in 2002 but died shortly after due to the effects of imprisonment and torture. The petition calls for international oversight of these archives, unrestricted access for victims and their families across all former Yugoslav states, and the release of documents as a prerequisite for Serbia’s EU accession.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the issue of historical injustice and demands for transparency regarding former Yugoslav security agencies. It does not exhibit overtly biased language, one-sided sourcing, or editorializing. Instead, it provides factual background on the case of Agop Stepanjan and his family, a

Why these scores (Factual 94 · Objective 82): The article accurately describes the petition and the historical context of the 1984 trial, including references to 'Operation Tennis.' It maintains consistency with other sources but includes more emotive language and calls to action, which slightly reduce objectivity.

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