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Bosnia

Bosnian Victims' Group Urges Tribunal Not to Release Convicted War Criminal Stanišić

The Association "Women - Victims of War" has appealed to IRMCT President Graciela Gatti Santana to prevent the early release of convicted war criminal Jovica Stanišić, insisting he completes his 15-year sentence. The group highlighted the importance of Stanišić's conviction for its confirmation of Serbia's active role in the Bosnian conflict.

18 days ago

Bosnia

Višegrad 'Live Pyre' Crime: 34 Years Later, Justice Still Sought

The "Women – Victims of War" Association will commemorate the 34th anniversary of the "Live Pyre" crime in Višegrad. On June 14, 1992, Serbian units burned over 70 Bosniak civilians alive; only eight survived, and remains are still missing. Survivors and families will attend, and the association will ask Bosnian institutions for justice.

about 4 hours 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.

20 days ago