Arrests of Pilgrims on Vidovdan in AP Kosovo and Metohija: Who’s to Blame for the Violence and Harassment?
Vidovdan, one of the most important Serbian holidays, did not pass quietly this year. While Serbs around the world celebrated, arrests and harassment of pilgrims took place in Kosovo and Metohija, sparking outrage in Serbia.
Marko Đurić, director of the Office for Kosovo and Metohija, strongly condemned the arrests and mistreatment of Serbian believers during the Vidovdan celebrations. He emphasized that these arrests violate basic rights and international obligations that the temporary institutions in Priština are supposed to respect. “Religious and cultural freedoms must be protected,” Đurić stated on social media.
Meanwhile, clashes erupted on the streets of Belgrade, further complicating the situation. Miloš Garić, media advisor, called the violence hooliganism and stressed that public attention should have been focused on the events in Kosovo and Metohija, not on the street fights in Belgrade. He pointed out that Vidovdan is a day when everyone should be united and support Serbs in KiM, not watch violence in the capital.
This situation raises many questions about the status of Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija, the respect for their rights and freedoms, and how political tensions spill over into the streets of Belgrade. Is this just another conflict or the start of something bigger?
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Vidovdan and the Rights of Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija: Why Does the Same Story Keep Repeating?
Every year on June 28, Serbs commemorate Vidovdan, a day deeply rooted in their history and culture. However, this year’s celebrations were far from peaceful. Arrests of pilgrims in Kosovo and Metohija caused concern and condemnation from Belgrade.
Marko Đurić clearly stated that arrests and harassment of believers are unacceptable and constitute violations of basic human rights. He accused the temporary institutions in Priština of not respecting international obligations and continuing policies of pressure on the Serbian people in KiM.
At the same time, clashes in Belgrade distracted attention from the rights of Serbs in Kosovo. Miloš Garić criticized the violence in Belgrade and emphasized that the real issue should have been the situation in Kosovo and Metohija, where Serbs were harassed while celebrating their holiday.
This situation shows how uncertain the position of Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija remains and how important it is to respect their rights. Will the international community finally react, or will such scenes repeat year after year?
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Conclusion: Vidovdan 2024 – A Day Full of Tensions and Unanswered Questions
Vidovdan 2024 brought much more than just a religious holiday. Arrests of pilgrims in Kosovo and Metohija, harassment, and political tensions cast a shadow over this important day for Serbs.
While debates about street violence rage in Belgrade, the rights of Serbs in KiM remain in the background. Marko Đurić and Miloš Garić clearly pointed out the problems, but solutions are nowhere in sight.
This situation calls for reflection on how minority rights are protected and how important it is to respect international obligations. Will the next Vidovdan bring peace or new conflicts? Only time will tell.
And you? How do you see this situation? Is it just another political game or a real problem that needs urgent solving? Drop a comment, maybe together we’ll find an answer!
