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Government of Canada concerned about pressure on the Srebrenica Memorial Center.

Government of Canada concerned about pressure on the Srebrenica Memorial Center.”

29 days ago

World

Canadian Cities Expand Srebrenica Genocide Remembrance

Toronto has officially recognized July 11th as Srebrenica Genocide Memorial Day, joining Canada's Parliament and several other cities in commemoration. This action highlights Canada's widespread commitment to remembering the 1995 Srebrenica genocide through monuments, education, and annual events. The Institute for Research of Genocide Canada emphasizes that preserving this truth is vital for justice and humanity.

about 2 months ago

Bosnia

Munich Peace March Honors Srebrenica Victims on 31st Anniversary

The traditional Srebrenica Peace March in Munich marked its 17th year, commemorating the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide. Participants gathered to remember over eight thousand innocent Bosniaks killed in 1995 and to stress the importance of preserving truth. Speakers urged against forgetting the genocide, emphasizing collective responsibility to ensure such atrocities never happen again.

2 months ago

World

UK Remembers Srebrenica Genocide

The United Kingdom will observe its National Srebrenica Genocide Memorial Day in 2026 with over 1,000 events nationwide. A major ceremony in London will host leaders from Bosnia and Herzegovina and the UK, including London Mayor Sadiq Khan. The 2026 theme, "We Are Here," celebrates the resilience of Srebrenica survivors and calls for active opposition to hatred and division. This theme also recognizes the strong Bosnian-Herzegovinian community in the UK, who have rebuilt their lives and contribute to British society.

2 months ago

Bosnia

Srebrenica Survivor Pleads for Truth and Responsibility at UN

Emina Sinanović, a Srebrenica genocide survivor, spoke at the UN, sharing her personal loss and urging global responsibility. She condemned the glorification of war criminals and denial of the genocide, stating that denial perpetuates the crime. Sinanović called for action beyond remembrance, emphasizing that Srebrenica serves as a crucial warning for humanity.

2 months ago

Bosnia

Canada Expresses Concern Over Srebrenica Memorial Center Pressures

Canada's government is concerned about police questioning staff from the Srebrenica Memorial Center. The Prime Minister's office forwarded these concerns to the Foreign Affairs Minister for action. Several Canadian cities also support initiatives to remember the Srebrenica genocide, demonstrating long-standing recognition.

6 days ago

Bosnia

Pakistan Hosts Srebrenica Memorial and Exhibition

The Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Pakistan organized a commemoration and exhibition in Islamabad to mark the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide. Bosnian Ambassador Emin Čohodarević emphasized truth and justice while thanking Pakistan for its long-standing support. The event featured a documentary and an exhibition, drawing Pakistani officials and diplomats to honor the victims.

9 days ago

World

Montenegrin Parliament Hosts Srebrenica Genocide Remembrance Exhibition

An exhibition named "Stories from Srebrenica" has opened for the first time in Montenegro's Parliament, commemorating the Srebrenica genocide. Officials stressed the importance of remembrance and Montenegro's commitment to truth and reconciliation. The event highlights the need to confront the past for a peaceful future.

2 months ago

Bosnia

Genocide Victim Associations Condemn Questioning of Srebrenica Memorial Center Staff

Genocide victim associations have formally protested the questioning of Srebrenica Memorial Center staff by local police and prosecutors. They fear these actions create institutional pressure and intimidate those working to preserve the truth about the Srebrenica genocide. The associations are calling on national and international bodies to investigate and protect the Center's integrity.

8 days ago

Bosnia

Victim Associations Condemn RTRS Broadcast, Allege Hate Speech

Several Srebrenica victim associations have filed a formal complaint against RTRS, accusing the broadcaster of violating media codes and insulting genocide survivors. The complaint centers on a news segment where an interviewee called the Srebrenica-Potočari Memorial Center a "money factory," which victims say stigmatizes them. They demand the Regulatory Agency for Communications investigate and sanction RTRS for alleged breaches of professional standards and inciting intolerance.

8 days ago

Bosnia

Vienna Hosts Srebrenica Remembrance and Reconciliation Conference

An international conference on Srebrenica took place at the UN in Vienna on July 3, 2025. It focused on commemoration, reflection, and reconciliation, organized by the Bosnian Academic Society in Austria. The event drew international attention, emphasizing global solidarity against genocide denial and the search for peace.

2 months ago

World

Vlada Kanade zabrinuta zbog pritisaka na Memorijalni centar Srebrenica

29 days ago

World

Zurich Marks International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the Srebrenica Genocide

2 months ago

World

'Crime Pays': Andrej Nikolaidis's Uncomfortable Verdict on Srebrenica and the Limits of Justice

about 2 months ago

World

Canadian Mayors Support Srebrenica Remembrance and Bosnian-Herzegovinian Ties

A Bosnian-Herzegovinian delegation met with Ottawa and Hamilton mayors to advance Srebrenica genocide remembrance and strengthen ties with Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mayors pledged support for educational initiatives, memorials, and naming a street "Srebrenica" in each city. They also agreed to a proposal to twin Sarajevo with both Canadian cities.

about 2 months ago

Bosnia

Police Question Srebrenica Memorial Center Workers in Tax Probe

Police in Srebrenica have questioned seven people linked to the Srebrenica Memorial Center regarding alleged tax evasion. Officials from the Memorial Center believe these interrogations, ordered by the Bijeljina prosecutor's office, are a form of pressure. The center states it is a public institution with regular audits.

8 days ago

Bosnia

Srebrenica Police Ban Controversial Mladić Rally

Police in Republika Srpska have banned a rally in Srebrenica that was intended to support war criminal Ratko Mladić. Citing security reasons, authorities also prohibited peaceful counter-protests planned by Srebrenica victim associations. These associations vowed to protest if the Mladić rally still takes place despite the ban.

4 days ago

Bosnia

Srebrenica Bans Public Gatherings Amid Mladić Controversy

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.

4 days ago

Bosnia

International Artists Commemorate Srebrenica in Skopje

Skopje recently hosted the closing event for the International Art Colony "Srebrenica 2026." Artists from various countries used their work to honor the victims of the Srebrenica genocide. The event aimed to promote peace, unity, and ensure such atrocities are never forgotten.

9 days ago

Bosnia

US Lawmakers Urge Sanctions on Bosnian Serb Officials Over Srebrenica Incident

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