Wishing you all peace and love. Thank you for your support throughout the years and the delight in living continues in being a part of people community. As we have that, together we can move mountains. Ina Vukic
Croatia, the War, and the Future
Ina Vukic - Croatia: people, politics, history, economy, transitioning from communism to democracy
Wishing you all peace and love. Thank you for your support throughout the years and the delight in living continues in being a part of people community. As we have that, together we can move mountains. Ina Vukic
The place where you can get your: Colour Me Croatian
https://colourmecroatian.com
Welcome to my blog. Here I will bring to you a variety of topics covering the documented truth about that terrible war that Croatia had to endure during the period between 1991 and 1995 and about Croatian political history that shaped a wonderful nation of people.
Croatian people wanted independence for centuries, just as they had it until the twelfth century but fate was not on their side – others wanted their beautiful land. In late 1980′s the will to break free from Yugoslavia which suffocated freedom and self determination through harsh communist party rule finally bore the desired fruit.
In June 1991 Croatia declared its independence; soon after the aggressive war against Croatia broke out. The struggle of the Croatian people for self-determination was a just one. But I fear genuine justice has not been served as there have been, and there still exist, international covert and overt moves to equate victims with aggressors continue in attempts to change history. Truth often becomes obscured and lost and that is why I have chosen to write this blog, to concentrate on actual events and issues about Croatia – wishing it a bright and freedom-loving future.
It certainly was not easy to come out of the war that was fought on two fronts:
1. On the military front the world’s public has seen the indiscriminate bombardment of Croatian cities, towns and villages from land, sea and air; the destruction of civilian targets including homes, schools, hospitals, churches, factories and cultural monuments; the blockading and destruction of roads, bridges and ports; the blockading of power, water, food and medical supplies. What hasn’t been shown on our television sets is the forced clearing and evacuation of towns and villages, followed by looting, torture, rape and murder carried out by the Serbian forces, who were initially backed by the federal Yugoslav army that was largely constituted by Serb nationals; the transportation of multiple hundreds of innocent Croatian civilians from Croatia into concentration camps Serbia (Begejci, Stajicevo, Sremska Mitrovica… from October 1991, and later (1992) transferred into Serb-held camps in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Omarska, Keratern, Manjaca, Trnopolje).
2. The second front was the war of political propaganda centred on: misinformation about the rights of minorities in Croatia; portrayal of the Croatian people as Ustasha or Fascists; the representation of the Croatian defence forces as illegal paramilitary units; the representation of the Croatian and Slovenian republics as unreasonable secessionists who are unwilling to negotiate; a regurgitation of distorted facts about World War II.
Indeed Croatia had an absolute right to defend itself and this is often forgotten if not often denied it.
Ina has been a tireless volunteer on humanitarian aid and fundraising for victims of war in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, especially war orphans. From1991 to beginning of 1994 she contributed in lobbying for international recognition of Croatian independence and Croatia’s rights in defending its territory and people from military aggression by Serbian forces. For this dedicated voluntary work Ina was awarded two Medals of Honour by the first president of the Republic of Croatia in 1995 (Commemorative Medal of the Homeland War and Order of the Croatian Trefoil).Ina has also written hundreds articles for newspapers in Australia and Croatia on the plight of Croatian people for freedom and self-determination, developing democracy in former communist countries. She holds two graduate and one post-graduate university degrees, specialising in behaviour, clinical and political psychology and management.
Blessed Alojzije (Aloysius) Stepinac Feast Day February 10
“When they take everything from you, you’ll be left with two hands; put them together in prayer and then you’ll be the strongest.” Blessed Aloysius Stepinac (1898 – 1960)
“They could not, nor will they ever be able to kill our passion and our need to live in human dignity, in peace with ourselves and with the free nations of Europe. We have carved out that right at our first democratic elections. For this right and for our sacred land we are even ready to die” – Dr Franjo Tudjman (1922-1999) ( Addressing the Croatian nation at the moment of the start of Serbian aggression against Croatia, 16 October 1991)
Thanks to you for what you do.
May the Christmas bring pace and love for the world!
Thank you for noticing, felicitaswalker, I too wish the same for the whole world – Merry Christmas
Thanks Ina. All the best to you & yours for Christmas & New Year. God Bless. Bog i Hrvati, ZA DOM SPREMNI.
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Za Dom, Stipo – Merry Christmas and the greatest of New Years
Merry Christmas.
Peace and Love, Rabirius – happy Christmas and New Year
Merry Christmas and Happiest New Year my dear friend~ 🌟🕯👼🔔🌟🕯👼🔔
You too Cindy – much love and happiness coming your way for Christmas and New Year
Merry Christmas! Joyeux Noel! 🙂
Joyeux Noel, Merry Christmas, Sretan Bozic – Elisa – much joy throughout the coming year
Merry Christmas inavukic. 🙂
Happy Christmas and a blessed New Year to you, Seyi sandra
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas and the New Year filled with joy for you YellowCable
And a Merry Christmas to YOU too, dear Ina 🙂
Much love, too – Christy B
Happy Holidays to you.
To you too, fallcorn1936 – thank you for dropping in and leaving a bit of your love and joy here
Dear Ina,
It has been a mixed year for your homeland. Some good, some bad, some disappointments. However, you are correct. As long as we can speak to each other – – – as humans to humans – – – there is always hope that we can prevail over the organizations that we form. Sometimes they see what We The People seek; yet at other times the leaders seek glory and (I even hate to spell the word) greed; at our expense.
We should not ignore those in need whether it be the holiday season for various religions or any day. On the other hand we should not turn those in need – – – into slaves – – – seeking handouts from the government(s).
May your God be with you and your loved ones on this special weekend.
Wally
Well said, Waldo – Happy Christmas and a grand New Year
A Happy Yuletide to you Ina. Have a Wonderful time and a Great New Year too.
xxx Hugs Galore xxx
Hugs to you too, David – my arms can and do reach across the ocean and land … all the joy to you you can hold. Hugs too
Ina,Sretan Božic tebi i mojim kolegama na ovom portalo. Živimo u nadi da uz Božiju pomoć Hrvatska i Hrvatski narod će okrenuti prema svjetlijoj budućnosti u Novoj godini!
Za Dom Spremni!
Za Dom – Velebit. We will prevail – Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year
Merry Christmas to you Ina! xo
You too, landacrystal – Happy Christmas and New Year throughout
Ina, Merry Christmas! Sretan Božić!
Cheers John – to you too much joy and happiness
Merry Christmas to you Ina. Enjoy.
You too, Chris – Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you too Chatter Master – all things good to us all
thank you so much.
Cheers, sedge
“Wishing You the Best of What This Christmas Can Bring You,
Have A Joyous, Peaceful & Love-Filled Christmas!”
Thank you Mihrank, peace, love and joy to you always
Merry Xmas
Thank you SAN_jeet – many happy wishes to you also
Warmest greetings and best wishes for the new year.
Thank you Maverick – to you likewise – always
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Merry Christmas (and/or Hannukah) to all my lovely followers. Whatever your religion and habits, enjoy the holiday season.
Here’s a lovely post from a blog from Croatia (the latest EU member), from a wonderful woman with a simple message: Together we can move mountains!
Happy Hanukkah, Happy Christmas – Christopher – thank you 🙂
Sretan Bozic Ina! X
Sretan Bozic, Anna <3
Merry Christmas Ina, from myself and the president of Croatia who is spending the entire holiday period with me in a small but exclusive hotel room in Shadwell, East London.Happy days! 😀
How nice of you to thin of me at a time like that, Whelk – Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas. Enjoy the weather, and keep up the good work.
Cheers Clare – Merry Christmas and the best New Year to you
Wishing you and your blog readers a healthy and prosperous New Year and a very Merry Christmas. Sretan Bozic i Nova Godina. God Bless.
God bless Sunman – Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year
Although you are far away, I very much appreciate your dedication and efforts for justice and peace. Such concerns effect all those who consider themselves part of the human race.
Have a Merry and Restful Xmas 🙂
Thank you Graham – very much! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours
Čestit i blagoslovljen Božić!
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Hvala Dragan Cotic i Vama sve najbolje i cestito i blagoslovljeno
Thank you for keeping us informed as much as possible. Here’s wishing you and yours a beautiful and wondrous holiday season and a blessed new year.
To you too Sheri – blessings for Christmas and all the best in the New Year
Merry Christmas & all the best for 2017, Ina!
You too, Graham – to you and yours 🙂
Ina, Merry Christmas and may this holiday gladden you with incredible joy. I enjoy your blog and find it fruitful in understanding more about Croatia no matter in cultural or political aspects. Looking forward to your next post!
Much appreciated Bauhinia – Merry Christmas
Merry Xmas! bilere
To you too, bilere – and a happy New Year
Merry Christmas Ina.
Thank you Ronnie – likewise and may your New Year be wonderful
Ina, Vas odani – Connor
Ah, Connor – likewise! Hope the New Year is the best ever yet 🙂
Thank you Ina! You have become a precious part of many of us. We value you and look forward to seeing more and better things come your way in 2017. Happy New Year ahead!
Truly thank you, Ngobesing – much love and respect your way and your community
Thank you so much Ina.
Thank you! Hope you had a great Christmas!
It was the way it should be – wonderful! Thank you Kendall and I hope yours was also – Happy New year
Great! Welcome and thanks! I hope you have a great New year, too!
I hope you had a beautiful Christmas, dear Ina!!! Happy new year 2017 :star:
Likewise Aquileana – mine was blessed with happiness and cheer that comes from the birth of Christ. Have a grand New Year 🙂
Hope you had a lovely Christmas season filled with peace and joy, Ina. <3 May your 2017 be extra special, good health and loved ones close. 🙂
It was truly special for me, Robin, thank. Wishing you a wonderful and a thrilling New Year mu friend :3
I am very glad it was special for you, Ina. I picture you spreading Joy and giving hugs. You show grace and kindness in your writing and posts. <3
Aw, Robin – you are so kind to say so – much appreciated with hugs and best wishes
I wish we all could spend time together and have more time to comment back and forth! xo
Me too, it’d be wonderful Robin…
I picture your spreading warmth and joy, while giving hugs. You have a wonderful sense of grace and intellect. I appreciate your friendship from afar. Hugs, Robin
Much thanks Robin, I am blessed to have come across people like you in this wonderful world of cyberspace – it takes very special people to communicate to the world and you are certainly one of those. Much love and respect
I respect how you are actively involved in Croatia’s future and care for our world connections. Yes, our blogs touch people but yours shows proactive movement while mine is based on words and hopes. Love to you in the new year, Ina.
Love to you always, Robin – and thank you for noticing I am no bystander when it comes to fighting for freedom and democracy. My passion.
Sending love and peace to you, too, Ina, and wishes for a blessed new year.
Thank you Carol. Much love and peace to you too <3
Dear Ina
Christmas greetings and a huge thank you for your articles, opinions and news from our homeland. God bless and hopefully your enjoying this Christmas with your family and friends. Cheers
Thank you Branko, hope your Christmas was good too and wishing you the best of years this coming 2017. Much appreciate your feedback.
Sretan Bozic
Aw Hvala, Superduque777, Sretan Bozic to you too 🙂
I hope you had a fab Christmas with your loved one’s!
! I made my 1st E-Book, called Healthy Vegan Christmas! You can get it if you subscribe to my blog,….Enjoy!
https://sophiesfoodiefiles.wordpress.com/2016/12/24/i-just-made-my-1st-e-book-called-healthy-vegan-christmas-subscribe-to-my-blog-to-get-it/
Good work Sophie and good luck
Thank you! And have a great new year!
You too Little Monster Girl many hugs xx
Thank you! 💕
Have a safe and fun New Year dear friend. My New Year wish. We seek peace over war and we allow the children to be children.
Thank you johncoyote, may the New Year bring joy, peace and strength to you and those who surround you with love. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
Indeed to you too Graham