Kosovo resolution may criminalize war narrative dissent

The government in Pristina is advancing a resolution on the 'truth and dignity of war victims' that critics warn could establish a verbal offense. A researcher cautions the measure could open the door to punishing individuals who challenge the official historical narrative about the war and the role of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA), which Serbia designates as a terrorist organization. This move is seen as part of a broader political context involving tensions with the Serb minority in Kosovo and Metohija. The potential law raises concerns about freedom of speech and historical discourse in the region.