dealing with the past

Civil society sets 10 principles for dealing with disputed past

A three-page document of 10 principles advises political actors, the media and public on how best to deal with victims, survivors, the painful past and historical narratives of the war in Kosovo.

Blakaj: ‘Peace finds its roots in the past’

As talks of a final deal between Kosovo and Serbia grow more frequent, Bekim Blakaj of the Kosovo Humanitarian Law Center implores both sides to consider meaningful reconciliation.

Transitional justice in Kosovo, 10 years after independence

Despite slow progress, Kosovo has taken initiative to address atrocities committed during the war. Now the country must focus its efforts on RECOM, education reform, and missing persons.

Kosovo President establishes Truth and Reconciliation Commission preparatory team

President Hashim Thaci’s initiative for a Kosovo Truth and Reconciliation Commission continues, with a team established to prepare its legal and technical infrastructure.

A message to future generations

War criminals are not our heroes. Let the ICTY judgements serve as a reminder of the horrors of the ‘90s, and let us remember the victims rather than glorify the killers.