Radovan Marković :
Today, it is easy to determine who committed genocide against whom. We do not have to rely solely on the present-day maps of Serbia, Bosnia, and Croatia. We should look at German maps and population censuses, for example from 1910, and compare them with later censuses.
Look at where Serbs lived at that time, how many there were, where they live today, and how many there are today. When these figures are compared over time, demographic changes, displacement, and suffering become much clearer. Only then can we have a serious discussion about what happened to the Serbian population and how the territory in which they had lived for centuries changed over time.
Throughout history, Serbs have suffered enormous losses and persecution, and a significant number of crimes against Serbs were committed by people from their immediate surroundings. Unfortunately, this is still not discussed enough today, and the subject is often reduced to political interpretations.
Finally, we should also take into account Jasenovac — one of the most serious crimes committed against Serbs during the Second World War. It is also worth considering the research of Israeli historian Gideon Greif, while comparing his conclusions with other academic research, archival evidence, and demographic data.
There must be no “forbidden topic” when it comes to Jasenovac and the suffering of the Serbian people. These issues should be discussed openly, on the basis of facts, documents, and verifiable sources — without minimizing the crimes, but also without political exaggeration or ignoring historical facts.
2026-09-11 11:27:44