The Office for Kosovo and Metohija condemned the arrest of Milan Zlatanović, a member of the Serbian Ministry of Internal Affairs, at the administrative crossing Končulj, stating that the arrest is politically motivated and part of Pristina’s anti-Serb policy. It was highlighted that Zlatanović is a father of three and has worked in the police for nearly 20 years, and that there is no legal basis for the arrest. The Office provided legal assistance and appealed to the international community to respond to what they call a fascist policy of persecution of Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija. It was also noted that five Serbian police officers from the Kosovo Pomoravlje region were denied entry to Kosovo and Metohija, further confirming tensions in the region.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets tend to emphasize the human rights aspect, highlighting the political motivations behind the arrest and framing it as part of a broader pattern of ethnic persecution against Serbs in Kosovo. They often call for international intervention and stress the need for peaceful resolution and protection of minority rights.
Center: Centrist sources report the facts of the arrest and the official statements from both sides, focusing on the legal and diplomatic aspects. They highlight the ongoing tensions in the region and the importance of dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo, often avoiding strong partisan language.
Right: Right-leaning media emphasize the narrative of Serbian victimization and injustice, portraying the arrest as an act of ethnic cleansing and political repression by the Kosovo authorities. They often use strong language condemning the Kosovo government and call for stronger Serbian state responses and protection of Serbs in Kosovo.
