|
LEGAL ASSISTANCE REPORT
(1 January 2000 - 31 March 2000)
Reported period was characterized by continuation of trends known from
the past periods and emergence of the new ones, all of which led to worsening of life in
Serbia and aggravation of the status of human rights in the Republic. All proclaimed,
fundamental human rights were grossly abused. Undermined foundations of the state and... |
|
|
|
ANNUAL REPORT 2000
Human Rights in Serbia 2000
Contents I Introduction II Independent judiciary and judicial system
III Prisons IV International humanitarian law V Freedom of expression and right to
information VI Disciplining the University VII Social and economic rights VIII National
Minorities IX Refugees X Freedom of Religion XI Problem of Antipersonal Mines in Serbia... |
| More >>> |
More >>> |
STATUS OF ALBANIANS IN SERBIA DURING AND AFTER THE NATO INTERVENTION
March 2000
The armed conflict in Kosovo, which began in February 1998, was a
logical outcome of a long-standing repression carried out by the regime against Albanians
in Kosovo. In recent years a series of trials of Kosovo Albanians accused of
"terrorism and "anti-state activities" resulted in imprisonment... |
ALBANIANS IN MONTENEGRO
May 2001
In the past decade inter-ethnic relations in Montenegro were relatively
satisfactory.1 In contrast to Serbia, members of minorities in Montenegro have never been
physically harassed. Moreover members of Albanian national community in Montenegro, unlike
their counterparts in Southern Serbia and Kosovo, have never been the victims of... |
| More >>> |
More >>> |
REPORT ON CURRENT SITUATION IN PRESEVO, BUJANOVAC AND MEDVEDJA
MUNICIPALITIES
December 2000
Current developments in Southern Serbia are a logical upshot of a
long-standing policy of repression and discrimination against the local Albanian
population. Reaction of the new authorities, almost identical to the one of the previous
regime, clearly indicated its intention to consolidate its democratic image, notably in
the international scene... |
REPORT ON CURRENT SITUATION IN PRESEVO, BUJANOVAC AND MEDVEDJA
MUNICIPALITIES
April 2000
In recent months situation in the three municipalities has
deteriorated. Recurring conflicts between the police and armed Albanians indicate the lack
of willingness to solve the pressing problems in a political manner. The regime has to
date ignored repeated appeals of local Albanians to stop the escalating repression and... |
| More >>> |
More >>> |
REPORT ON RACIAL DISCRIMINATION
May 2001
Previously latent racial discrimination against Roma and Jews, has
recently become rampant, and commonplace.. It became a serious social problem after the
1997 murder of 14-year old Roma boy by a group of Skinheads. The racially-charged
incidents grew in intensity since the second half of 1999. While the previous regime
turned a blind eye to such incidents and there were no public protests against them, the
new authorities condemn them only apparently. The police has stepped in on several
occasions, but the prosecuting authorities are yet to institute proceedings against such
acts and sanction them... |
TRADE-UNIONS AFTER THE POLITICAL CHANGEOVER IN SERBIA AND THEIR ROLE IN
TRANSITION
May 2001
Six months after the political changeover in Serbia, it is increasingly
evident that key changes shall come about with some difficulty and gradually. This is best
proved by situation in the trade-union movement, which is one of the prime movers of any
transition. Paradoxically enough the broadest strata of population, those who had survived
the past decade by moonlighting or engaging in black market activities, shall mount
stiffest resistance to changes. Radical political changes have increased expectations,
without objective insight into the overall... |
| More >>> |
More >>> |
REPORT ON THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM
IN SERBIA
July 2001
One of the most important promises made by the opposition before coming
to power on October 5, 2001, was the establishment of a legal state, the introduction of
the rule of law at all levels, the creation of an independent system of law courts, and
thus also the establishment of the responsibility of all those who had violated the law.
In a state where, for ten years, decisions regarding life and death, freedom and
imprisonment... |
ALBANIANS IN KOSOVO
July 2001
The three leading political parties in Kosovo have an identical stand
on the Albanian national issue. Currently it is the most "problematic" open
national issue in Southern Balkans. Albanians inhabit a compact territory embracing
eastern parts of Montenegro, Southern Serbia, Kosovo and Western Macedonia. After the SFRY
disintegration, they found themselves divided, against their will, in the two states, the
FRY and Macedonia... |
| More >>> |
More >>> |
|
|
|
|
|
