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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

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