The President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, has characterized the actions taken by Kosovo’s institutions as constituting “terror” following investigations and arrests related to alleged war crimes. This characterization was reportedly applied to recent developments in northern Kosovo, specifically referencing suspected mass graves located in Zubin Potok. During a visit to Republika Srpska, Vučić addressed the recent detentions of several Serbs in northern Kosovo.
These arrests are connected to ongoing suspicions regarding the disappearance of 23 intellectuals from Mitrovica in 1999. Vučić stated that the authorities in Pristina are continuing to exert pressure on the Serb community. He emphasized the resilience of the Serb population, drawing a parallel between the current situation and the experiences of Serbs in Kosovo.
According to Vučić, the community is actively resisting what he described as “terrifying terror.”
His comments underscore a persistent political dispute over accountability for past conflict. The focus on investigations into alleged war crimes, coupled with arrests in northern areas, has drawn strong reactions from Belgrade. Vučić’s statements frame these state actions not as law enforcement measures, but as an effort to intimidate the local Serb population.
The remarks reiterate deep divisions concerning the governance and rights of ethnic Serbs within Kosovo.
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