Amo buyer sentenced to 20 years: Families demand justice!

In a shocking judgment, the gunman Radiša Blažić, who murdered nine people in Serbia in May 2023, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Thursday. The cruel deeds took place in the villages of Dubona and Malo Orašje, when Blažić fired fire to young people aged 14 to 25 during a schoolyard stay. In addition to the dead, twelve injured people were also counted. Surface lawyer Stefan Stefanovic was satisfied with the judgment, but complained that the punishment was not sufficient to relieve the grief of the families. "The families have not experienced full justice," said Stefanovic, who demands a change in the law to enable lifelong prisoners for younger people, since they can only be imposed in Serbia from the age of 21, such as Today. reported.

The climate of violence in Serbia has also led to massive protests. Tens of thousands of people went on the streets to demonstrate against the continuing violence and the responsibility of President Aleksandar Vucic. These protests have been the tithing in a row since 18 people were killed in two amo runs in May. The demonstrators not only call for the resignation of Vucic, but also criticize the media that are subject to control for the creation of a "climate of hate". These angry rallies took place not only in Belgrade, but also in cities like Novi Sad, Nis and Kragujevac. Despite a lower number of participants, which was due to the vacation period, the organizers expect a revival of the protest movement in September, as daily show.de reported.

condemnation with far -reaching consequences

At a moral turn in society, however, such events do not seem to be enough. The deeds committed by Blažić's father, who also received a 20-year sentence for illegal gun ownership, throw dark shadows about Serbia's dealings with violent crimes and the responsibility of parents. At the same time, there is an ongoing social discomfort regarding the political responsible and their role in creating a safe environment for the citizens. The judiciary acted quickly in this case, but the question remains whether this is sufficient to restore trust in the institutions.