20 years ago, during the search for war crimes suspects, the editorial office of Danas newspaper was subjected to brutal threats, including death threats to the chief editor. At that time, intellectuals and foreign media openly discussed the moral responsibility of confronting the crimes of the 1990s. Texts from June 2005 illuminate the complex picture of Serbian society, including analyses of moral conditions and criticism of the intellectual elite for relativizing crimes. Also published were letters from Radovan Karadžić during his hiding, revealing his emotional and political world. Although Karadžić and Mladić were later arrested and convicted, the relativization of crimes and attacks on journalists have not ceased, highlighting the importance of persistence in truth and public exposure of violence.
Political Perspectives:
Left: The left-leaning coverage emphasizes the moral responsibility of society and intellectual elites in confronting war crimes and condemns the relativization and denial of these crimes. It highlights the threats faced by journalists and the importance of truth and justice in post-conflict reconciliation.
Center: Centrist perspectives focus on the factual recounting of events, including the threats to the Danas editorial team and the publication of Karadžić’s letters. They stress the importance of legal accountability and the role of media in informing the public about war crimes and their legacy.
Right: Right-leaning narratives may emphasize the complexity of the historical context, sometimes questioning the extent of guilt or focusing on the personal and emotional aspects of Karadžić’s letters. They might also critique the media’s role or the international tribunals, reflecting skepticism about the dominant narratives on war crimes.
