Albanian representative in the Serbian Parliament, Shaip Kamberi, has submitted an official request to establish a special parliamentary commission to investigate the deaths of Albanian soldiers in the Yugoslav People’s Army during the 1980s.
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“The past and its consequences still affect the collective consciousness of Albanians,” Kamberi stated, noting that 135 young Albanians lost their lives under suspicious circumstances during military service.
Many of these cases were officially recorded as “suicides,” “accidents,” or “disciplinary violations.” Families, however, reported that the bodies often showed signs of violence, fueling serious suspicions of ethnic and political killings. The lack of independent investigations and transparency has reinforced the belief that these were institutionally covered crimes.
Kamberi highlighted that this phenomenon has remained largely silent in Serbian public discourse, reflecting a serious lack of confrontation with the past and institutional discrimination against Albanians.
He proposed that the special commission include not only parliamentarians but also civil society representatives and members of the Albanian community, to ensure a fair and transparent process.
“Justice for the victims is the cornerstone of reconciliation and a better future for all,” Kamberi concluded.