Dear Madam/Miss,

I wish to bring to your attention that this example clearly illustrates that the Republic of Serbia did not abandon its plan of forcible changing the ethnic balance of the territory by settling refugees in the areas inhabited by ethnic minorities. In carrying out its plan of upsetting the ethnic balance of a territory, the government is actually using funds obtained by the High Commission for Refugees of the UN. In further support of my statement, I wish to add that the Municipality of Temerin does not include the town of Temerin only, but there are three other townships on its territory, with majority Serb population. The elementary school in question, that has been allocated for the housing of the refugees is the only remaining Hungarian School in Southern Voivodina, with complete instructions in Hungarian.

The School Administration Committee, by giving its approval for the school to be used as a base for the refugees has acted contrary to its own mandate. It is also worth noting that the members of the Committee have been newly appointed and their appointment has been approved by the Ministry of education just one week before the recent elections. The newly appointed Committee is comprised of individuals, who would serve the interest of the ruling party.

The Hungarians of Voivodina realize the existing difficulties, and they are ready to help, which was demonstrated many times in substantial ways, however, the problem of refugees can not be solved by forcible changing the existing ethnic balance of Voivodina, since this will only create further tension in the region.

Hoping that you will act promptly and effectively within your respective jurisdictions against the forcible change of the ethnic balance of Voivodina, including the one exemplified in case of the town of Temerin, I send you my respectful regards and greeting, András Ágoston