CROATIAN REVOLUTIONARY BROTHERHOOD
MAIN REVOLUTIONARY HEADQUARTERS

 

ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CROATIAN REVOLUTIONARY BROTHERHOOD

After the difficult defensive war of liberation that was imposed on the Croatian people by the Greater Serbian occupiers, with pride we can say that Croatia today is a free, independent and democratic state. The centuries-long dream of all Croats, especially Croatian patriots, has been fulfilled by the unselfish sacrifice of the whole Croatian nation, both in the homeland and abroad, regardless of ideology or party affiliation and beliefs.

However, though the entire Croatian national consensus participated in this liberation struggle, we must not and cannot forget those organized factors in emigration, who for decades expressed the desires of the Croatian people for freedom and independence in the countries they settled, and with their devoted patriotic work made a great contribution to the struggle for Croatian freedom. Among the different Croatian organizations, political and cultural, athletic and other types of organizations and associations, the secret CROATIAN REVOLUTIONARY BROTHERHOOD (CRB), was organized as a revolutionary organization in 1961, with one explicit goal: "the uncompromising destruction of Yugoslavia and establishment of the independent, democratic Croatian state."

In that long, painstaking and exhausting activity, the CRB didn't limit itself to activities abroad, but carried the struggle to Croatia itself, firmly believing this was the key to success. That is why out of the series of operations carried out in the homeland, the climax of the military activity of the CRB in history will remain the "Bugojno Rebellion," whether that enterprise is understood, respected or condemned by people today. This operation was planned by the operations section of the CRB under the code name "MF," executed by a unit named "MOUNTAIN FOX," and in planning and execution no other organization participated.

The activity of the CRB shouldn't be reduced to Bugojno. Revolutionary activists from the CRB lost their lives all over Europe, and also fought in units of the Croatian army during the Homeland War. They fought with honor, devotion and heroism. Some were killed, and some remained handicapped. They never bragged about their CRB membership, living by the principle "actions, not words."

Croatia today is a reality. Croatia is free, democratic and independent. There is a place in it for everyone who wants Croatia as his homeland. Croatia is an internationally-recognized state with internationally-recognized borders guarded by Croatian soldiers. The goal maintained in the Basic Principles of CRB has been achieved, and on that basis, the Main Revolutionary Headquarters makes a

 

DECISION
disbanding the secret revolutionary organization
CROATIAN REVOLUTIONARY BROTHERHOOD

Explanation:
In the democratic and independent Republic of Croatia, freedom of association by political parties and their competition through free and democratic elections is guaranteed by the constitution. Respect for human rights is also guaranteed by the constitution, as in all other democratic states. Therefore, there is no longer any need nor justification for secret associations and revolutionary organizations in the Homeland and abroad. The goal of the CRB has been achieved, as the goals proclaimed in the Basic Principles of CRB have become a reality. Therefore, we consider it completely justified, desirable and noble to disband the CRB. We inform all members of the following:

1. All CRB members obligated by the oath per the Basic Principles (Article 3) of the Basic Instructions are hereby released of that oath. The law of the Republic of Croatia obligates all citizens to be loyal and to defend the freedom and independence of the Croatian State, so living by the oath of the CRB is therefore unnecessary.

2. All commanders of the CRB are released from duty, and all materials and documentation belonging to the organization must be sent by the usual channels to the Main Revolutionary Headquarters of the CRB.

3. Most of the archives will be destroyed. Especially documents containing names of members, associates and information about marked enemies working against the idea of an independent state for Croats.

4. Every member, personally and with his own mind, may decide whether or not to declare his CRB membership in public. For every such decision, everyone carries personal responsibility. Even though released of the oath, no member has the right to give away the names of other members and associates he cooperated with, in order to avoid potential arguments and inconveniences.

5. Various activities and enterprises performed within the CRB, and performed by members of the CRB under the clandestine oath, must remain secret.

6. Members of the CRB will be awarded as a souvenir a specially designed badge in honor of the organization's jubilee and the completion of the CRB's mission. Only members will receive a badge.

7. The Information Bureau of the Main Revolutionary Headquarters will continue sending information to and performing services for members until 30 April 1997. On that day, the work of the Information Bureau will cease at the same time the CRB will cease to exist.

Officials from the Main Headquarters and the regional commanders thank all members for many years of devoted and self-sacrificing loyalty in work for the sacred goal: a democratic, independent CROATIAN STATE.

We are grateful for all the help provided to the CRB from many people all over Australia, Europe, Canada and other countries where Croats reside. We especially wish to thank the Croatian Youth-Hope Alliance of Australia because of the willingness of their best associates to give material and moral support, particularly in propaganda, aimed at attracting as many middle age and young generations of Croats in a modern and radical way toward the struggle for freedom... Their work now focuses on the Homeland, and we wish them much success in their future endeavors.

To our late members, wherever they are buried, and to those who disappeared without leaving a grave - we pay our respect and honor. They distinguished themselves as combatants in the Homeland War, the foundation of our eternal Republic of Croatia.

Our lives for Croatia!

In the name of the Main Rev. Headquarters of the Brotherhood

secretary: Ivan Krsan