Soldiers of Misfortune: Serbia’s Abandoned Army

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The men who fought for the Serbian cause in the 1990s are now fighting the state for rights and benefits. Their lowly status is in stark contrast to the privileges enjoyed by their victorious counterparts from neighbouring countries. This story traces Belgrade’s neglect of the veterans to its wartime defeats and denials. Report by Mirko Rudic. My edit for BfJE/Balkan Insight and The Guardian.

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