Letter: Kosovo shame
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Sir: I was disturbed to read of children being murdered in the Kosovo conflict. But there are important issues never raised, which are a key to ensuring a fair reporting balance.
Kosovo wants to secede, a trend initiated by Slovenia and quickly followed by Croatia in 1990. Where was the West's support for the Krajina Serbs in 1990 when the Croats began the entire Balkan conflict? Recall that just like Kosovo, Krajina (90 per cent Serb) wanted to secede, but was prevented by Croatian forces, bringing back frightening memories of the wartime Pavelic regime for many Serbs.
Why does the West cry out on behalf of Kosovo when it sat in silence as fascist Croatian forces overran and slaughtered Serb civilians in 1990? This is the second time this has happened this century.
HUGH W GLEAVE
London N10
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments