NGOs file complaint over hate speech at 'Operation Storm' commemoration

Non-governmental organizations have filed a complaint with the Interior Ministry regarding hate speech observed during the commemoration of 'Operation Storm.' The Center for Peace, Non-violence and Human Rights of Osijek, the Antifascist League of Croatia, and Documenta submitted the report to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the State Attorney's Office. These organizations are calling for action against individuals who allegedly used hate speech during the event. The commemoration of 'Operation Storm,' a Croatian military offensive during the 1995 war, often involves public gatherings and ceremonies. By filing this complaint, the NGOs aim to hold accountable those who they believe promoted hatred and intolerance. They are seeking a formal investigation into the alleged incidents of hate speech and appropriate legal consequences. The move underscores the ongoing efforts by civil society groups in Croatia to combat hate speech and promote human rights, particularly in the context of historical commemorations that can be sensitive and politically charged.