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Serbian Writer Arsenijević Links Attack to 'Controlled System'
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Serbian Writer Arsenijević Links Attack to 'Controlled System'

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Serbian writer Vladimir Arsenijević was physically attacked in Belgrade shortly before the Srebrenica genocide commemoration.
  • Arsenijević expressed deep depression over Serbia's political climate, stating that current policies cannot change society.
  • He believes the attack and the broader political situation are part of a controlled system reaching to the highest levels of power.

Serbian writer Vladimir Arsenijević, a prominent contemporary author and civil activist, recently suffered a physical assault in Belgrade. The attack occurred just before the commemoration of the Srebrenica genocide, adding a layer of distress to the already traumatic experience.

Arsenijević, the youngest recipient of the NIN Award, described himself as "quite depressed" by the overall political landscape in Serbia. He views the student movement as merely one part of this larger picture, offering little reason for optimism.

I must admit that I am quite depressed by the overall political picture in Serbia.

— Vladimir ArsenijevićArsenijević describes his feelings about the political situation in Serbia.

In a detailed interview, Arsenijević analyzed Serbian society, expressing doubt that existing political strategies can bring about meaningful change. He suggested that the attack against him, and the broader political climate, are not isolated incidents but rather part of a "controlled system that leads to the top of power."

When they beat up a whistleblower, it is not an incident, but a controlled system that leads to the top of power.

— Vladimir ArsenijevićArsenijević links the attack against him to a broader systemic issue.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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