20 results for "Srebrenica"
UN Special Adviser Chaloka Beyani condemned the glorification of convicted war criminals and genocide denial in the region. In a letter to victims' organizations, he confirmed plans to visit Srebrenica in 2027 to honor the victims. He emphasized that judicial facts do not disappear with an offender's death.
10 days ago
The Bosniak Institute in Sarajevo cancelled a classical concert organized with the Russian Embassy after discovering unannounced co-organizers linked to Srebrenica genocide denial. The Russian Embassy disputed the timing and claimed the cancellation resulted from anti-Russian political pressure. The incident has strained cultural relations between the two parties.
12 days ago
Members of the Women of Srebrenica gathered in Tuzla for their traditional peaceful protest. They voiced support for the Potocari Memorial Center and dismissed official Faruk Dozic. The group called for truth, justice, and a better future for young people.
13 days ago
Members of the Women of Srebrenica held their monthly peaceful protest in Tuzla to demand justice for war crimes. They expressed support for the Srebrenica Memorial Center and protested the dismissal of Faruk Đozić. Protesters also called for truth, mutual respect, and a better future for the youth.
13 days ago
A delegation of educators from the Scottish organization Beyond Srebrenica visited the Association Woman – Victim of War. The visitors learned about women's wartime experiences and the search for justice. They plan to share these lessons with students in Scotland.
14 days ago
Victims' associations in Bosnia and Herzegovina congratulated Nedžad Grabus on his election as Grand Mufti. They called for mutual cooperation to preserve the memory of war victims. The groups also highlighted the need to pursue justice and fight genocide denial.
15 days ago
Genocide survivor associations have condemned the dismissal of municipal official Faruk Đozić in Srebrenica after he criticized war criminal Ratko Mladić. The groups labeled his firing an act of political persecution. They are now urging lawyers across Bosnia and Herzegovina to defend him pro bono in court.
16 days ago
US Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Dick Durbin visited the Srebrenica Memorial Center to honor the victims of the 1995 genocide. They toured the museum with Director Emir Suljagić and laid wreaths at the cemetery. The visit highlighted the importance of opposing genocide denial and protecting historical truth.
17 days ago
Faruk Đozić was dismissed from his post in Srebrenica after posting an offensive comment about war criminal Ratko Mladić. Đozić defended his statement as a reaction to rising genocide denial and the glorification of criminals. He noted that he lost 27 family members in the 1995 Srebrenica genocide.
17 days ago
Investigators have uncovered human remains of Srebrenica genocide victims near Bratunac. The bones were located at Kameničko brdo, the site of a massive 1995 ambush. Specialists in Tuzla will now perform DNA tests to identify the victims.
18 days ago
Numerous NGOs and civil activists are calling on Montenegro's Prime Minister Milojko Spajić and his PES party to condemn Parliament Speaker Andrija Mandić. Mandić sent a condolence telegram for convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić. Critics argue PES's response, including comments from Jelena Nedović, attempts to relativize the Srebrenica genocide and glorifies war criminals, contradicting European values.
about 1 month ago
Montenegrin NGOs and activists received a strong message from the EU Delegation against glorifying war criminals like Ratko Mladić, emphasizing that Montenegro must uphold international justice. Activists criticized the Montenegrin government's inadequate response and silence, particularly from Prime Minister Milojko Spajić and his party. They demand direct condemnation of Mladić's glorification and the Srebrenica genocide from top officials, urging Montenegro to align with European values.
about 1 month ago
Serbia's state-backed funeral for Ratko Mladić, convicted of genocide and war crimes, sends a troubling political message. Critics argue this glorification attempts to rewrite history and dismiss the Srebrenica genocide, undermining regional reconciliation and European values. The author stresses that Serbia must confront its past for a democratic future and peace in the Balkans.
about 2 months ago
The 'Movement Mothers of Srebrenica and Žepa Enclaves' warns that an X profile named 'Majke Srebrenice' is unofficial. This profile uses the association's name and President Munira Subašić's photos to post political views. The group disavows these posts and plans legal action, urging media to verify sources.
about 2 months ago
Serbia held a funeral for convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić with state and military honors, sparking widespread criticism. This act is seen as official Serbia's continued support for the ideology behind the 1990s' aggression and genocide, including Srebrenica. Critics, like the Institute for Research of Genocide Canada, argue it disrespects victims, fuels hatred, and contradicts fundamental international values.
about 2 months 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.
about 2 months ago
Dr. Slaven Kovačević supports the Srebrenica Genocide Memorial Center's call to stop a gathering honoring Ratko Mladić. He reminded UN member states of their resolution condemning the glorification of war criminals. Kovačević fears the resolution might be ignored, betraying victims.
about 2 months ago
An organization in Srebrenica is demanding the dismissal of a municipal official, Faruk Đozić. They object to his social media post calling war criminal Ratko Mladić a "dog." The group, led by a genocide denier, threatens protests if Đozić is not removed.
about 2 months ago
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.
about 2 months ago
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.
about 2 months ago