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Bosnia

Controversial Roundtable: Bosnian Serb Officials Meet Sanctioned Russians, Address 'Historical Truth'

Legislators from Republika Srpska recently convened with sanctioned Russian officials and historians for an online roundtable on "historical truth," focusing on World War II and the Bosnian War. The discussions involved individuals known for denying the Srebrenica genocide and facing war crimes accusations, prompting concerns from experts about the Kremlin's use of historical revisionism as a soft power tool. Critics highlight the event's pseudo-scientific format, which serves to legitimize political agendas and undermine accountability.

5 days ago

Bosnia

Bosniak Organizations Condemn Politician's War Remarks, Demand Resignation

Three Bosniak organizations have strongly condemned Sabina Ćudić, a Bosnian politician, for describing the war as a "fight for power" and denying its genocidal nature. They demand her immediate resignation, a public apology, and criminal charges, citing international court rulings on the Srebrenica genocide and aggression against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The groups emphasize the importance of truth and justice for victims.

1 day ago

Bosnia

Bosnian Generals Condemn MP's 'Power Struggle' Comments on War, Demand Apology

The Association of Generals of Bosnia and Herzegovina has strongly condemned MP Sabina Ćudić for her remarks framing the aggression on BiH and the Siege of Sarajevo as a "struggle for power." They accuse her of humiliating victims and distorting established historical facts, including the Srebrenica genocide and the terror inflicted on Sarajevo. The association demands a public apology from Ćudić, asserting that her statements undermine the truth of the defensive-liberation war and absolve perpetrators.

3 days ago

Politics

Bosnian Politician's War Remarks Spark Controversy Over Historical Revisionism

Sabina Ćudić, president of Naša stranka, has drawn widespread criticism for characterizing the Bosnian war and the siege of Sarajevo as merely a "struggle for power," downplaying its ethnic and religious dimensions. Critics contend her remarks ignore historical facts about wartime atrocities and align with revisionist narratives, while highlighting a perceived double standard in the party's priorities. The controversy unfolds ahead of October's local elections, where voters will weigh the party's stance on defining the war.

5 days ago

Bosnia

Bosnian Institute Condemns Politician's 'Struggle for Power' Description of War

The Institute for Research of Genocide Canada (IRGC) has vehemently condemned a politician's recent characterization of the Bosnian War as a "struggle for power." The institute argues that such statements trivialize the documented aggression, war crimes, and genocide, particularly in Srebrenica. It has demanded a public apology and informed international bodies about the remarks' perceived historical dangers.

3 days ago

Bosnia

Bosniak Victim Associations Condemn European Actions, Allege 'Apartheid' in BiH

Two leading Bosniak victim associations have vehemently criticized Europe and its representatives in Bosnia and Herzegovina. They accuse European entities of supporting policies that foster "open apartheid" and represent a "continuation of genocide," specifically condemning support for a border crossing opening in Bosanska Gradiška and silence on alleged "fascist outbursts."

3 days ago

Bosnia

Bosnian Historian Rebuts 'Power Struggle' Claim for War Crimes and Genocide

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.

3 days ago