The Organization of Veterans of the Kosovo Liberation Army (OVL-UÇK) criticized the honoring of certain Serbian military units, characterizing the gesture as an attempt to institutionalize the denial of war crimes and protect impunity. In a public statement, OVL-UÇK asserted that recognizing these Serbian units is inappropriate given the organization’s belief that Serbia continues to withhold access to state archives and evidence pertaining to crimes committed during the Kosovo conflict. The group contended that such an act cannot be viewed merely as a commemorative event.
Instead, OVL-UÇK stated that it represents an effort to undermine historical truth and dilute accountability for wartime atrocities. “The truth cannot be erased through medals, state honors, or rewriting history,” the organization emphasized. OVL-UÇK’s statement highlighted a perceived disconnect between the honoring of specific Serbian military units and the ongoing lack of transparency regarding war crimes documentation.
The organization maintains that acknowledging these units without addressing the full scope of historical accountability undermines justice. Their reaction underscores a continued demand for full access to state archives and comprehensive acknowledgment of the events and crimes that occurred during the war in Kosovo.
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