14.11.2025
Graçanicë, Kosovo
A Serb family in the village of Shushicë, Graçanicë, claims that their child is being excluded from school due to a home recently built by the Kosovo government. The case, reported by journalist Mirlind Behluli, highlights ongoing tensions within the Kosovo Serb community and alleged pressure from Serbian authorities against residents who accept government assistance.
Ana Trajković, the mother of the second-grade student, says her child has been mistreated at the “Sveti Sava” school. According to Trajković, the director Milan Dimitrijević, along with psychologist Mirijana Cirković, pedagogue Gordana Stavić, and teacher Dragan Jovanović, have subjected her son to verbal harassment and physical intimidation over the past two months.
Trajković stated:
“They have been targeting my child ever since the Ministry for Returns, led by Nenad Rašić, built our new home. They lift him by the neck, pull his ears, and refuse to allow him into school. Even the police investigations have offered no protection; no one has helped us.”
The mother added that the child has faced additional obstacles because part of the school property overlaps with her land, including a parking area. She stressed that the home was built by the government to provide her family with security and self-sufficiency, and questioned why she should have to move her child to another village to avoid harassment.
Video footage from the scene shows a confrontation between Ana Trajković and school staff, with one individual calling the police to remove the journalist and Trajković from school grounds. Trajković alleges that a threatening envelope was previously delivered to her home by the same person.
Journalist Mirlind Behluli reported that while the school director verbally confirmed that the child could attend, he refused to allow him to begin classes immediately, instructing the family to return the next day. School staff were observed filming and photographing the journalist and Trajković during the visit.
Trajković also confirmed that she has not filed a lawsuit against the school due to financial constraints, despite claiming ownership of part of the school’s land and the denial of her child’s right to attend. Journalists and legal professionals are being urged to assist the family in pursuing legal action.
This case reflects broader concerns about the treatment of Serb families in Kosovo who accept government support, and raises questions about systemic discrimination and pressure from external actors.
The video below captures the full encounter:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/832172849742554
