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10 responses to “Croatian Spring 1971”
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A very good article. However, I wish to highlight a wrong reference to the enclosed photo of the demonstrations – it is not from December, 1971. Let me elaborate on few relevant points: – in the early days of December 1971. there was a brutal repressive response from the police against a peaceful student demonstration. This was a really brutal beating of students, many bloody heads and beaten bodies were seen – I know, I was there. That brutal beatings of students were far worse then really “polite” police handling the crowds shown in the subject photo. The subject photo was taken in late October, 1973. when the state (Yugoslavia, then) was organising against American imperialism, and in particular against the Yom Kippur war at that time (note the sign in Arabic, supporting Palestinians). This was in front of American Consulate in Zagreb (Zrinjevac square). I know this – I have seen this. Back in time of Yugoslavia – there were two kinds of demonstrations: – one organised by Government, very lightly handled by police (like the subject photo shows): – another and spontaneous by general populace, not many happened, and typically handled very brutally by police. It is worthy to know the difference.
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Thank you Josip, you could be right regarding that photo, I did a great deal of research without success to find some that show the brutality and terror you speak of from December 1971 in Zagreb I too was among the students – beaten, followed, taken to police station Sv Duh, beaten, beaten…ended in hospital…all for pamphlets I had etc attended meetings…I know well of the oppression and brutality you speak of – thank you so very much on your comment
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Well, considering everything (important) you mention in the article – it is not all that critical if the subject photo is from 1971. or 1973. Thanks for your good writings! Here is a good web site about the old Zagreb’s photos, where the subject photo was shown and good discussion followed: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1732770303621492&set=gm.10153848810384099&type=3&theater
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Thank YOU, Josip. Much appreciate your feedback, input and comments
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I’m Ina
I was born in Croatia and live Australia. I have been described as a prominent figure known for my contribution to the Croatian and wider societies, particularly in the context of Croatia’s transition from communism to democracy, as well as for my many years of work as a clinical psychologist and Chief Executive Officer of government-funded services for people with disabilities, including mental health services, in Australia. In 1995, the President of the Republic of Croatia awarded me two Medals of Honor, the Homeland War Memorial Medal and the Order of the Croatian Trefoil for her special merits and her contribution to the founding of the Republic of Croatia. I have been a successful blogger since 2011 and write extensively in the English-language on issues related to Croatian current affairs and democracy, as well as the challenges Croatia faced and still faces in its transition from communism. My goal is to raise awareness of these connections and issues worldwide.
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