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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.

3 days 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.

5 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.

7 days ago

World

Illinois Designates Srebrenica Genocide Awareness Day

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed July 11, 2026, as Srebrenica Genocide Awareness Day, an official Day of Mourning. This marks the fifth consecutive year for the proclamation, aiming to honor victims, support survivors, and raise public awareness of the genocide. The decision aligns with a UN declaration and highlights Illinois' role as the first U.S. state to mandate teaching about the Bosnian genocide in schools.

about 8 hours ago

Bosnia

EU Faces Criticism Over Srebrenica Hypocrisy

The European Union annually commemorates the Srebrenica genocide, calling for recognition and reconciliation. However, critics argue the EU is hypocritical, as its officials cooperate with politicians who deny the genocide. Serbia, where denial is widespread, faces no repercussions and continues its path towards EU membership.

about 20 hours ago

Bosnia

Paris Remembers Srebrenica Genocide with Peace March and Education

Paris hosted its 7th Peace March and a commemoration for the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide. Officials, diaspora members, and friends attended a march and ceremony at a unique monument. The event also included an educational program and a new online platform to preserve historical truth and fight genocide denial.

6 days ago

Bosnia

London Mayor Sadiq Khan Visits Srebrenica Memorial

London Mayor Sadiq Khan visited the Srebrenica Memorial Center, honoring victims and meeting survivors. He spoke of the deep pain from his visit and the importance of remembering the 1995 genocide. Khan emphasized the call from the Mothers of Srebrenica to learn from history.

8 days ago

Bosnia

Genocide Victim Groups Condemn Carl Bildt's Role in BiH Discussions

Associations representing Srebrenica genocide victims strongly object to Carl Bildt's involvement in discussions about Bosnia and Herzegovina's future. They cite his inaction during the 1995 Srebrenica genocide, including a meeting with Slobodan Milošević while the massacre unfolded. The groups call for a complete boycott of Bildt's proposals by officials and media.

5 days ago

Bosnia

Bosnian Tower Honors Nation's Past and European Future in Brussels

A "Bosnian Tower" was installed in Brussels' Schuman Square to mark Bosnia and Herzegovina's UN admission day and highlight its European path. The 10-meter structure, created by the "For Bosnia" organization, showcases BiH's historical flags and symbols, including the Srebrenica Flower. This initiative aims to educate and remind Europe of BiH's historical journey, resilience, and its ongoing integration efforts towards the EU.

19 days ago

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.

about 2 months 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.

about 2 months ago

Bosnia

New Book Documents Bosnia's Fight for Justice at Hague Tribunal

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.

19 days ago

Bosnia

New Documentary Links Serbian State Security to Bosnia War Crimes

A new documentary film by Avdo Huseinović, "Sinovi službe smrti," will premiere, focusing on the conviction of Jovica Stanišić and Franko Simatović at The Hague. The film uses court verdicts and testimonies to expose Serbia's State Security Service's control over wartime paramilitary units and its role in aggression against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Officials emphasize the film's importance in preserving truth and fighting historical revisionism, especially for future generations.

4 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.

about 2 months 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.

about 2 months 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.

about 2 months ago

World

Canadian Parliament Considers Resolution for Prijedor White Armbands Day

Canada is moving to officially recognize May 31 as International White Armbands Day, commemorating the victims of the Prijedor genocide. This initiative aims to counter denial of the atrocities, which include mass killings, rapes, and the forced use of white armbands by non-Serbs as confirmed by international courts. The Canadian Parliament's resolution reflects a growing international acknowledgment of these events, supported by organizations like the Institute for Research of Genocide Canada.

4 days ago

Bosnia

Organizations Condemn Genocide Denial in Bosnia

Organizations BECCNA, BANA, and the Institute for Research of Genocide Canada condemn new propaganda from Bosnian Serb circles. This propaganda attempts to rewrite history and deny the genocide against Bosniaks, falsely linking them to foreign extremism. They highlight that international courts have judged Republika Srpska's founding policy as one of persecution, ethnic cleansing, and genocide.

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.

about 2 months 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."

about 2 months ago