Student List representatives visit Kosovo and Metohija; Haradinaj demands arrests

During their visit, they met with Bishop Teodosije of Raška and Prizren and Archimandrite Sava Janjić, abbot of Visoki Dečani Monastery, to discuss the situation facing Serbian citizens in Kosovo and Metohija and the challenges they encounter in everyday life.

"Visiting Gračanica, Visoki Dečani and Prizren was an opportunity to remind ourselves of the importance of preserving our cultural, historical and spiritual heritage, but also to focus on those who live, work and raise their families in Kosovo and Metohija, striving to preserve their homes and way of life despite numerous difficulties.

"Their perseverance deserves respect, but respect alone is not enough. Citizens of the Republic of Serbia living in Kosovo and Metohija need security, institutional support and concrete solutions to the problems they face every day.

"Their lives and future must not depend on political interests, nor should their problems become an issue raised only when politically convenient," the Student List said in a statement.

According to the statement, discussions with Bishop Teodosije and Father Sava reaffirmed the importance of preserving Serbian religious sites, the Serbian Orthodox Church and national identity, as well as the need for a responsible approach to the situation facing citizens in Kosovo and Metohija, based on an understanding of their everyday circumstances.

"To the citizens of the Republic of Serbia in Kosovo and Metohija, we say: You are not alone, and you have not been forgotten.

"You have the right to a peaceful and dignified life, security, education, employment and a future in your own homes. Your rights, safety and dignity must remain permanent priorities for the state and society as a whole," the Student List said.

The movement stressed that Kosovo and Metohija was not a political slogan or a means of gaining political support, but an issue involving history, identity, responsibility and, above all, people.

"We do not want a policy of grand promises without action, but one that begins with the real needs of citizens, their rights and the conditions in which they live," the statement said.

The representatives thanked Bishop Teodosije and Father Sava for their hospitality, open discussions and spiritual support.

"The Student List considers the preservation of the Serbian Orthodox Church, our religious sites, cultural and national identity, as well as the protection of the rights and security of citizens of the Republic of Serbia in Kosovo and Metohija, to be matters of the highest importance.

"We understand that trust is not earned through statements and promises, but through actions. That is why our visit does not mark the end of discussions about Kosovo and Metohija. Instead, it reaffirms our commitment to ensuring that the voices of those who live there are heard, that their problems are not ignored and that their future is never used as a bargaining chip in political negotiations.

"Citizens of the Republic of Serbia in Kosovo and Metohija must know that they have not been left to fend for themselves. Their security, rights and ability to live with dignity remain our responsibility," the Student List concluded.

Haradinaj calls for arrests

Ramush Haradinaj sharply criticised the visit by Student List representatives from Serbia, insisting that such visits must be authorised by the provisional institutions in Pristina.

The Alliance MP described the visit as part of an unacceptable pattern and argued that the students should not be allowed to enter without oversight by the relevant institutions.

"Their arrival from Serbia must be authorised. This is a continuation of the same pattern, and it is unacceptable. They can dream their dreams, but Kosovo's institutions must monitor their visits," Haradinaj said.

He went further, arguing that the law must be enforced and that members of the Student List should be arrested.

"The law must be enforced. They must be arrested," Haradinaj stated.