Day of Remembrance for Victims of Fascism in World War II Marked at the Jajinci Memorial Park

Brnabic, who led the state ceremony commemorating the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Other Victims of Fascism in World War II, emphasized that today Serbia, under the leadership of President Aleksandar Vucic, continues to be a voice of reason and stability.

"This is precisely because we remember well the price of war and the cost of division. That is why we advocate for dialogue, peace, and stability in our region, as well as across the entire European continent and the world. Serbia is consistent, reliable, and peace-loving. That is our strength, it shows maturity and reflects our sense of responsibility," said Brnabic.

Foto: Narodna skupština Republike Srbije/Peđa Vučković

She reminded that during World War II, people were killed in the camps at Jajinci, Sajmiste, Jadovno, Prebilovci, Stara Gradiska, and Jasenovac simply because they were Serbs, Jews, Roma, or anti-fascists—because of their faith, their names, or simply because they were different.

"Jajinci was one of the largest execution sites in Europe, where over 80,000 Serbs, Jews, Roma, and anti-fascists of other nationalities lost their lives over the course of several years. It is a tragedy that is impossible to truly comprehend, but we must remember it. The memory of Jajinci is a responsibility to ensure that something like this never happens again," Brnabic emphasized. She added that Jajinci is more than a monument—it is a reminder that human life and dignity must always come before any ideology, division, or hatred.

"Today, 80 years later, we honor their fall not just with words, but through our actions—preserving peace, defending the truth, and upholding the values upon which freedom is built. Our duty is to prevent the trivialization of evil, the forgetting of suffering, and the silencing of truth. That is why Serbia is actively committed to developing a culture of remembrance—not because we want to live in the past, but because we draw lessons and moral foundations for the future from it," Brnabic stressed.

Foto: Tanjug/Hina/Damir Senčar

In Jasenovac, the 80th anniversary of the breakout of prisoners from this Ustase concentration camp was also marked, though media attention focused more on the encounter between President Zoran Milanovic and Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic than the event itself.

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