The Government of Montenegro plans to submit two amendments to the Resolution on Srebrenica

The Government of Montenegro plans to submit two amendments to the Resolution on Srebrenica with the aim of achieving better relations and calming political tension in the region, it was confirmed unofficially by the "News" in the Government.

The first amendment states that "reiterating that guilt for the crime of genocide is individualized and cannot be attributed to any ethnic, religious or other group or community as a whole", and the second that "confirming the inviolability of the general framework agreement for peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina in all its provisions".

Several ministers contacted by TV Vijesti say that they are not aware of the existence of such a proposal, and thus of its content.

The agreed text of the Resolution on Srebrenica declares July 11 as the International Day of Remembrance and Commemoration of the Genocide in Srebrenica in 1995, which will be celebrated every year.

"We unreservedly condemn any denial of the genocide in Srebrenica as a historical event and call on member states to preserve the established facts, including the education system, by developing appropriate programs, as a sign of remembrance, to prevent denial and distortion of the occurrence of genocide in the future," the text states. resolution, which will be declared by the UN General Assembly.

The resolution further "condemns actions that glorify those convicted of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide by international courts, including those responsible for the genocide in Srebrenica".

It also emphasizes the importance of completing the process of finding and identifying the remaining victims of the genocide in Srebrenica, so that they can have a dignified burial, and calls for the continuation of the prosecution of those perpetrators of the genocide in Srebrenica who have yet to face justice.

The resolution calls on all states to fully comply with their obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and international customary law on the prevention and punishment of genocide, with due respect for the relevant decisions of the International Court of Justice.

The UN Secretary-General is requested to establish an information program entitled "Genocide in Srebrenica and the United Nations", starting with his activities of preparation for the 30th anniversary in 2025, as well as to draw the attention of all member states, organizations of the UN system and civil society organizations to respect this resolution.

"All member states, organizations of the UN system, other international and regional organizations and civil society, including non-governmental organizations, academic institutions and other relevant stakeholders, are invited to mark the International Day, including special ceremonies and activities in memory of the victims of genocide. in Srebrenica in 1995, as well as appropriate education and public awareness raising activities," the proposed conclusions of the resolution state.