Andrija Mandić, the President of the Parliament of Montenegro, laid a wreath at Kamniška Bistrica in Slovenia in memory of the innocent victims who perished at Zidani Most shortly after World War II. Mandić emphasized the importance of researching and marking all massacre sites where citizens of present-day Montenegro suffered, whose graves and names were hidden for decades. He stressed that it is the state’s obligation to ensure that every fallen citizen has the right to a grave with their name. Mandić called for truth, justice, and reconciliation without hatred or revenge, expressing gratitude to all institutions and individuals who contributed to preserving the memory of these victims. The laying of the wreath and the memorial service represent a symbolic act of remembrance and respect for thousands of innocent victims who perished in silence and oblivion.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning reports emphasize the human tragedy and the need for truth and reconciliation, highlighting the suffering of innocent victims and the importance of acknowledging historical injustices without fostering hatred or revenge.
Center: Center-leaning articles focus on the official acts of remembrance and the state’s role in honoring victims, stressing the importance of historical memory and cooperation between countries to properly mark and research massacre sites.
Right: Right-leaning narratives underline the national and religious identity aspects, emphasizing the duty to protect the memory of the victims as part of the national heritage, and often highlight the role of the Serbian Orthodox Church and the historical context of post-war atrocities.
