ZAGREB, Nov 7 (Hina) - A report on a control of the legality of the work of the Croatian Cultural Society (Matica Hrvatska) was presented in Zagreb on Thursday.
ZAGREB, Nov 7 (Hina) - A report on a control of the legality of the
work of the Croatian Cultural Society (Matica Hrvatska) was
presented in Zagreb on Thursday. #L#
It was said that this was a document testifying to the years of
political oppression and terror over members of the organisation
following the showdown with the Croatian Spring movement in 1971.
The book by several authors describes the development and
organisation of Matica Hrvatska during the Croatian Spring when
intellectuals and political philosophers in the organisation began
intensive cultural, social and political activities.
In the book's afterword, academician Josip Bratulic wrote that the
showdown with the Croatian Spring was extremely rough and
unsparing. Matica Hrvatska's activities in Zagreb were prohibited,
branches were dissolved, prominent members were arrested,
prosecuted and sentenced to harsh prison sentences.
This year Matica Hrvatska is celebrating 160 years of its existence
and presence in the Croatian people.
(hina) sp/ha sb