Anniversary of Serbian Reapers' Murders in Staro Gracko: 27 Years Since Crime for Which No One Has Answered

Serbia is commemorating the 27th anniversary of the brutal murder of 14 Serb reapers in the village of Staro Gracko. The Office for Kosovo and Metohija issued a statement on July 23, demanding that those responsible for the crime, both perpetrators and masterminds, be brought to justice.

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The Office for Kosovo and Metohija announced today, on the occasion of the 27th anniversary of the murder of 14 Serb reapers in Staro Gracko, that no one has yet been held accountable for this crime and demanded that the perpetrators and masterminds be brought to justice.

The massacre occurred on July 23, 1999, in the presence of international forces. The Office criticized these forces, stating they failed to prevent the killings or protect the Serb population at the time.

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The crime was committed on July 23, 1999, in front of international forces, who, it is assessed, did not prevent the murder or protect the Serb population.

According to the statement, the investigation into the murders was closed, citing a lack of evidence. Despite this, Serbia remains committed to remembering the victims and insists on uncovering the truth behind this and other crimes committed against Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija.

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The investigation was closed due to alleged lack of evidence, but Serbia will continue to remember the victims and insist on clarifying this and other crimes against Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija.

The Office emphasized that the families of those killed deserve truth and justice. It further stated that resolving this crime is a civilizational obligation for those responsible for the situation in Kosovo and Metohija. Serbia vows to continue its efforts to shed light on the case.

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The families of the murdered deserve truth and justice, and shedding light on this crime is a civilizational obligation of those responsible for the situation in Kosovo and Metohija.