3 results for "Jeanne Shaheen"
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is urging the Trump administration to sanction officials in Republika Srpska. This demand follows authorities in Republika Srpska summoning staff from the Srebrenica Memorial Center for questioning. Lawmakers emphasized the Memorial Center's role in preserving the truth of the Srebrenica genocide and warned against actions that threaten regional stability.
7 days ago
Bosniak organizations in North America have urged the US to impose sanctions on Serbian and Republika Srpska officials. This call follows their high-level attendance and state support for the funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić, despite prior US warnings. The Bosniak Coordinating Board emphasizes that honoring Mladić reopens wounds for genocide survivors and undermines peace in the region, calling for concrete action beyond mere condemnation.
1 day ago
Emir Suljagić, director of the Srebrenica Memorial Center, claims his institution is facing a political campaign. He accuses Bosnian Finance Minister Srđan Amidžić and others of intimidation and blocking financial independence. Amidžić denies the claims, stating all institutions must operate legally and transparently.
7 days ago