In a recent interview on A2 CNN's "Off the Record," former OSCE Ambassador to Kosovo, William Walker, expressed his deep concern over the continued denial of Serbia's responsibility for the 1999 Reçak massacre. Walker directed his criticism towards Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and other officials who persist in denying the atrocities committed against the civilian population during the Kosovo War.
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Walker revealed that he is in the process of publishing a book to share the truths about what happened in Reçak, aiming to expose the facts to the international community. He explained that despite his fears of reprisal from Belgrade, he felt it was important for the voices of Albanians to be heard, especially in the face of continued denial by the Serbian government.
He shared his personal regret for waiting 25 years to write and publish his account, but noted that the timing aligns with the 26th anniversary of the Reçak massacre, which holds significant meaning for him. He emphasized that the current government in Serbia, led by Vučić, shares many similarities with Milošević's regime, particularly in their refusal to acknowledge the atrocities committed in Kosovo.
Reçak, according to Walker, was just one of many massacres committed during the war, and he expressed his frustration that some continue to disbelieve his account, especially the claims that he was a CIA agent. Walker's decision to speak out in January 1999, shortly after the massacre, and to expose what he had witnessed, directly contradicted the Serbian government's narrative at the time.
Walker’s revelations and his forthcoming book serve as a reminder of the ongoing struggles to bring the truth to light about the atrocities committed during the Kosovo War, and the continued resistance from certain political figures in Serbia to acknowledge their country’s role in these crimes.