21.03.2024. » 05:40
OP - ED Between two fires: Kosovo in the vortex of politics and dialogue
Regardless of political games, religious differences or cultural specifics, human rights and the right to freedom represent fundamental elements that form the basis of a just society.
Regardless of political games, religious differences or cultural specifics, human rights and the right to freedom represent fundamental elements that form the basis of a just society. Considering the current situation in Kosovo, amid the dynamic events between Belgrade and Pristina, the need for respect for human rights becomes even more pronounced, and the protection of the right to freedom, religion, culture and property is key to preserving balance and harmony. in society.
"Between two fires", a beloved game for our little ones, it seems that we haven't outgrown it either, because the game is still going on...
The match called "Dialogue" is played between Belgrade and Pristina, where the one who loses a point starts to get stuck and complain to the referee, who sometimes closes one eye and is not always completely fair.
Long ago, Socrates drew our attention to the fact that democracy is necessary, when the people rule, when the people must be heard, and that the voice of each individual is important. So much effort and work for him that now the world would stop. All of a sudden, law and justice are hidden and they start to oppress and enforce the law of the strongest, which the people of Kosovo can see.
Just when you felt the new flower of forgiveness, reconciliation, acceptance and respect, some want to attack the faith again. Anyone who professes the right faith knows that at the root of both is love and who is, what man is seen from one side and from the other side of the river, where the dead rest. For the dead, the earth is the only home, we are all the same there, all went to one and that without hatred, only faith and wounds. He who fears God - does not desecrate the holy places, because code and honor exist even in war. If there is no honor, then there is no difference between a soldier and a bully, this also applies to us, because if we remain silent, watch and agree, we are complicit. We all have the right to religion.
Starting from a point in the timeline, a part of the past, common history also begins, so any distortion of historical facts is ridiculous. It must be admitted that it was done with the memorial plaque of our ancestors, so we neglected history and justice, but we corrected the mistake with our joint efforts, so that it is not forgotten and not repeated.
Already tired of politics, the citizens signed a petition for the replacement of the mayor, who was treated with violence. They hope that the law will be the same for everyone and that there will be elections, because it is a democracy - the people can choose who represents them.
However, the silence; There is no response from Prishtina, Belgrade, or international factors. Citizens seek to protect their right to vote, right to exist, to religion, culture, property and freedom.
Fortunately, optimism still reigns, so we hope to exercise our rights fairly and honestly. If law and justice are neglected in Kosovo, we must not forget that many countries have their own "Kosovo" and that someone may be able to claim their right.
Perhaps the time has come that, instead of the "Dialogue" game, we turn to real dialogue, where words have the power to decide, not just the winners.
Despite the challenges and games that are taking place between Belgrade and Pristina, it is essential to continue the fight for the right to freedom, religion, culture and property. Let this war remain a reminder that human rights are an inalienable value that must be protected, regardless of the challenges society may face.
Milica Ristovic, activist
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