View of the capital of Serbia, Belgrade. Folker Turk following a visit to Serbia: “I was amazed at the level of deep polarization in society” Human rights The Supreme Commissar of the UN Human Rights Folker Turk on Wednesday completed a two -day mission to Serbia. He met with the country’s authorities, parliamentarians, civil society representatives and students. & Amp; nbsp; & nbsp; “Serbia ratified almost all international human rights treaties and recently joined the optional protocol to the international package on economic, social and cultural rights,” he said. & Amp; nbsp; ~ 60 > 62 > 62 > 62 ~ 62& nbsp; for more than six months, Serbia has been experiencing a wave of protests, which are mainly headed by students. They require transparency and responsibility for the tragic incident at the Novi-Sad railway station on November 1 last year. Then, as a result of the collapse of the canopy, 16 people died, among them a six -year -old girl. & nbsp; students demand that the authorities begin the fight against corruption and release the detainees for participation in peaceful protests. They also want those who attack demonstrators to be held accountable. Another requirement of youth & nbsp; to the state – an increase in the budget for higher education. & Amp; nbsp; ~ 60 > “Today I had the opportunity to meet students and teachers at Belgrade University. I was impressed by the energy and enthusiasm of these young people, ”said the Supreme Commissioner. According to him, young people want a free and democratic society to exist in Serbia and human rights to be observed. & nbsp; & nbsp; The Turk emphasized that society flourishes when there is an open, free and inclusive space for dialogue, where you can safely discuss problems when you can freely express various opinions and criticize the authorities, & nbsp; without fear of repressions. & Amp; nbsp; “freedom And the right to peaceful meetings are fundamental to society, especially when there are acute disagreements on the main issues ”, & nbsp;” he noted. 60 > freedom of expression and the right to peaceful collections are fundamental to society, are fundamental to society Especially when there are acute disagreements on the basic issues & nbsp; ~ 60 > 62 > 62 >“During my visit, I was amazed at the level of deep polarization and split in society, as well as the lack of trust in state institutions and political figures. This emphasizes the need to update the public contract ”, & nbsp;-& nbsp; added the Turk. & Amp; nbsp; 60 > Supreme Commissioner called the government to ensure transparency and carefully investigate the tragedy in the novel All cases of violence in relation to peaceful protesters. & nbsp; ~ 60 > & nbsp; management of the Human Human Rights Commissioner received reports, raids, pursuit, frightening arrests, threats, and diaprefying campaigns, and couver directed against human rights defenders and media workers. Turk & nbsp; noted that women, representatives of the roma nationality, as well as representatives of the LGBIC+ community and journalists are subjected to persecution more than others. & Amp; nbsp; ~ 60 >~ 60 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 > 62 >The Supreme Commissioner expressed the concern of the growth of hate language both on the Internet and in traditional media, noting that sometimes even politicians and high -ranking officials resort to offensive rhetoric. & Amp; nbsp; 60 > “it is extremely important to eliminate the indigenous reasons for the discrimination and marginalization of all ethnic and national minorities. The rum community still suffers from poverty, isolation and limited access to healthcare, education, employment and basic services. Unfortunately, we observe this phenomenon in many European countries ”, & nbsp; – & nbsp; said the Turk. & Amp; nbsp; > Serbia & nbsp; – & nbsp; part of the region that suffered greatly as a result Wars and conflicts, he noted, adding that the Serbs demonstrated their readiness to move forward and create a nation based on equality and human rights. In this context, responsibility for serious violations of international humanitarian law committed in the 1990s is important, according to the chief human rights activist of the UN. & Amp; nbsp; 62 & nbsp; Denial of war crimes and the glorification of war criminals & nbsp; – & nbsp; The opposite of this. Without genuine justice of the transition period, including the truth and reconciliation, the wounds of the past will remain open ”, & nbsp; – & nbsp; he warned. & Amp; nbsp; ~ 60 > Turk said that he was touched by the persistence of people with whom He met during his visit, as well as their desire and willingness to promote human rights in the country. & nbsp;