Ibar Bridge or the Bridge of Division? Serbian List Says No Way!
Have you heard about the latest drama unfolding in northern Kosovo? While Pristina cheerfully lays foundations for two new bridges over the Ibar River in Kosovska Mitrovica, the Serbian List is raising its voice and standing firm for its people! Serbian List president Zlatan Elek makes it crystal clear: this bridge is not a symbol of unity, but of division!
What’s going on? Pristina has decided to build two new bridges next to the main Ibar bridge. One will serve pedestrians and vehicles, the other only pedestrians. But here’s the kicker — the Serbs in northern Kosovo were neither consulted nor asked! And that’s not all — the main Ibar bridge is already closed to vehicles and under constant KFOR protection due to numerous incidents and clashes between Serbs and Albanians.
Why all the fuss? Zlatan Elek and the Serbian List see this move by Pristina as a provocation. The bridge won’t unite people; it will deepen the divide. The Ibar River is a symbol of Serbian suffering, and these new bridges, according to them, only deepen the split between the northern and southern parts of the city.
International community, are you listening? The Serbian List has already launched a petition against the bridge construction, which citizens can sign outside the party headquarters. Elek expects a more serious response from the international community, whose job is to ensure peace for every citizen. Will KFOR and other international actors stand for peace, or will they let tensions escalate further?
Incidents and clashes are not a thing of the past The main Ibar bridge has long been a hotspot for conflict. Albanians from the south have tried to enter the northern part of the city, where Serbs are the majority, leading to numerous incidents. The closure of the bridge to vehicles and the constant presence of KFOR only underline how tense the situation is.
What’s next? The Serbian List is not backing down and calls on citizens to join the petition. This is not just a fight over a bridge; it’s a fight for dignity and security of the Serbian people in Kosovo. Will Pristina listen, or will it continue with provocations?
Bottom line Bridges are supposed to bring people together, not tear them apart. But in this case, the new Ibar bridges are just another stumbling block in the already tense relations between Serbs and Albanians. While the international community remains silent or slow to act, the Serbian List is raising its voice and demanding justice for its people.
Think this is just another political game? Think again. This bridge is not just a structure — it’s a symbol of the struggle for identity, security, and peace. What do you think? Is the new Ibar bridge really needed, or just another provocation? Drop a comment and let’s hear your take!
