The heroic actions of Srđan Aleksić serve as a reminder for citizens to stand up for justice and strive for a fairer society, stated Milan Radović, program director of the Civic Alliance (GA).

On the 32nd anniversary of Srđan Aleksić’s death, representatives from the Civic Alliance and the Youth Initiative for Human Rights (YIHR) placed flowers along the boulevard named in his honor in Podgorica.

Aleksić lost his life in 1993 while defending Alen Glavović, a fellow citizen from Trebinje of a different ethnicity.

Radović remarked that Aleksić epitomizes heroism, becoming a symbol of bravery and solidarity.

“He sacrificed his life for principles that should be the foundation of every society—human life and dignity,” Radović explained.

He also emphasized that during the challenging times of war, division, and hatred, Aleksić exemplified human greatness by defending others against injustice.

“His courageous act should remind us all that we need to relentlessly fight for justice, promote a fairer society, and never look away when we witness wrongdoing. We must consistently advocate for those whose voices go unheard,” Radović urged.

He highlighted that this is the reason the Civic Alliance supports efforts to grapple with the past.

“The heroic actions of individuals like Srđan Aleksić during the 1990s must resonate with us, urging us to ensure that war crimes do not occur again as we work together to foster a more just and humane society,” Radović stated.

Kristina Žugić, Program Coordinator of YIHR, added that remembering Aleksić and his acts of compassion and bravery should serve as a crucial call for society to confront its past.

“It’s vital that we focus on healing the traumas from the 1990s,” Žugić remarked.

In 2020, she mentioned, they founded the Information and Documentation Center (IDC) to actively engage with the youth.

Žugić pointed out that research indicates a significant lack of knowledge among young people about the events of the 1990s, emphasizing that society continues to experience the ramifications and traumas from that time.

“The center serves as a critical archive for documents and testimonies relating to war crimes committed in Montenegro during the 90s, and we host lectures aimed at educating students,” Žugić stressed.

She encouraged everyone willing to confront the past to utilize the IDC as a resource for research, dialogue, and understanding regarding the tragic events of those years.

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