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War criminal Ratko Mladić has died in The Hague. He was sentenced to life in prison in 2021 for genocide and crimes against humanity during the 1992-1995 war. Mladić was responsible for the Srebrenica genocide and the siege of Sarajevo.
4 days ago
Genocide victim associations responded to the death of Ratko Mladić, emphasizing that history must examine the broader political and military structures that supported him. They highlight that Mladić was convicted of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, and his death does not diminish the responsibility for these atrocities. The associations insist his legacy is defined by victims and international court judgments, urging accountability beyond just the individual.
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Muamer Džananović, a prominent Bosnian historian, has publicly challenged Sabina Ćudić's assertion that the aggression against Bosnia and Herzegovina was merely a 'struggle for power.' Citing international court verdicts on genocide and crimes against humanity, Džananović argues these were results of grand-state ideologies and organized criminal enterprises. He underscored his point by recounting the multi-generational suffering of the Tufekčić family in Višegrad across two wars, emphasizing the ideological roots of their persecution.
4 months ago
Slaven Kovačević, a BiH Presidency candidate, condemned the Domovinski pokret's Declaration from Croatia, which proposed changing Bosnia and Herzegovina's territorial structure. He called these ideas "fascist," harmful to stability, and a barrier to BiH's EU path, linking mono-ethnic territory creation to a Hague-identified joint criminal enterprise. Kovačević emphasized that BiH's internal decisions are made only by its own institutions, not by outside powers.
23 days ago
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Republika Srpska banned all public gatherings in Srebrenica today, citing security concerns. This decision followed plans for a rally supporting recently deceased war criminal Ratko Mladić and a counter-protest by genocide victims' associations. While police presence is high, Srebrenica remains calm, and victims' groups canceled their event after assurances that the pro-Mladić gathering would not proceed.
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War criminal Dario Kordić is accused of trying to falsify court verdicts regarding the 1993 Ahmići massacre. He and his supporters claim he was not responsible, despite his 25-year conviction by the ICTY for planning the systematic attack. Victims' associations are filing a criminal complaint, calling his actions historical revisionism.
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Amir Ahmić's new book, "Victory of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Cooperation and Legacy of the Hague Tribunal," was promoted in Sarajevo. The book documents Bosnia's efforts to achieve truth and justice for war crimes and genocide at the Hague Tribunal. It highlights the crucial roles of victims, witnesses, and state institutions in fighting historical revisionism and preserving memory for future generations.
3 months ago
Bosnia's Prosecutor's Office received thousands of complaints for glorifying war criminal Ratko Mladić after his death. These acts violate the BiH Criminal Code, which prohibits praising convicted war criminals. The office is reviewing all reports, while some politicians, like Milorad Dodik, deny the law's legitimacy.
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Italian journalist Ezio Gavazzeni investigated 'Sarajevo safari,' where wealthy individuals paid to shoot civilians during the city's siege. His work, bolstered by a documentary and witness testimonies, led to criminal proceedings in Milan. The case is now expanding internationally, with multiple European countries involved and a key coordination meeting set at Eurojust in The Hague. The City of Sarajevo has also joined the legal process to seek truth and justice.
4 months ago