Representatives from the Serbian List, including Igor Simiq, Ivan Zaporozhac, Ivan Todosijeviq, Zoran Todiq, and Vasilije Tomasheviq, have been summoned by the Basic Prosecutor’s Office in Mitrovica to provide statements on August 13. The summons pertains to their roles as former officials. The Serbian List alleges that the charges against these individuals involve document falsification.
According to the group’s statement, they interpret the prosecution as being motivated by the fact that the men previously held positions within Serbian institutions that Pristina does not recognize. This action is framed by the group as retaliation for their resistance three years ago regarding the handover of offices in four northern municipalities. The Serbian List characterized the legal proceedings as part of a wider strategy they believe is aimed against the Serbian population.
They assert that the legal pressure constitutes an attempt to undermine all individuals who remain with their community and who advocate for their right to exist. The involvement of the prosecutor’s office in calling these former officials has drawn attention to the ongoing political tensions. While the legal process centers on specific allegations of document falsification, the representatives view the entire proceeding through a lens of institutional pressure.
The group maintains that their actions were defensive, relating to the governance and status of the northern municipalities. This legal action, therefore, is interpreted by the Serbian List not merely as a criminal investigation, but as a continuation of political efforts directed against the community.
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