The death of Ratko Mladić, the former Bosnian Serb military commander convicted for his role in the Srebrenica genocide, has sparked sharply divided reactions across Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia. While some nationalist politicians have praised him as a hero, victims' advocacy groups and officials warn against glorifying a convicted war criminal.
The Director of the Srebrenica Memorial Center, Emir Suljagić, strongly condemned statements made by Željka Cvijanović and Igor Amidžić. Suljagić described their remarks as a 'travesty of justice' aimed at eradicating Bosniaks.
The Management Board of the Srebrenica Memorial Center held an emergency session following reports of former and current employees being summoned and detained, expressing full support for the workers and director Emir Suljagić while initiating an independent audit.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan sent an emotional letter to the director of the Srebrenica Memorial Center, Emir Suljagić, after his visit, describing his time in Srebrenica as a profound and lasting experience.
Emir Suljagić, director of the Srebrenica Memorial Center and a survivor of the 1995 genocide, gave an interview to the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, emphasizing that responsibility for genocide is not diminished by time.
An American university's plan to present an award to Milorad Dodik for "defense of democracy" has drawn criticism. Prominent figures like Emir Suljagić have urged the university to immediately cancel the recognition.
A heated debate erupted on social media between Željka Cvijanović, a member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Emir Suljagić, director of the Srebrenica Memorial Center. The discussion was sparked by Suljagić's warning to the US special envoy regarding a 'genocide denier'.
Emir Suljagić, director of the Srebrenica Memorial Center, warned of a coordinated campaign against Bosniaks and Bosnia and Herzegovina, primarily conducted in Western capitals, which he claims is based on dangerous and historical narratives.
Emir Suljagić, Director of the Srebrenica Memorial Center, has filed a criminal complaint against BiH Finance Minister Srđan Amidžić. Suljagić alleges that Amidžić is blocking the implementation of a law enacted by High Representative Christian Schmidt.
Emir Suljagić, Director of the Srebrenica Memorial Center, expressed gratitude to US lawmakers for a letter advocating sanctions against politicians from Republika Srpska and criticizing pressure on the Memorial Center's staff.
Emir Suljagić, director of the Srebrenica Memorial Center, stated that the police of Republika Srpska (RS) are once again attempting to criminalize survivors and the memory of the Srebrenica genocide.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan sent a letter to Emir Suljagić, director of the Srebrenica Memorial Center, thanking him and his team for their reception during his visit, stating the experience was deeply moving.
The Director of the Srebrenica Memorial Center, Emir Suljagić, has filed a criminal complaint against Milorad Dodik for allegedly glorifying convicted war criminals. This action comes amidst ongoing tensions regarding the interpretation of past conflicts.
Emir Suljagić, director of the Srebrenica Memorial Center, has sent an official letter to US envoy Yehudi Kaploun, requesting he distance himself from Dodik, amidst ongoing controversy and calls for Suljagić's removal following a heated Twitter debate with Željka Cvijanović.
Srebrenica Memorial Center Director Emir Suljagić has sharply responded to Željka Cvijanović, a member of the BiH Presidency, urging her to acknowledge the victims of genocide, continuing the exchange after Cvijanović challenged Suljagić's letter to US Special Envoy Yehudi Kaploun.
Emir Suljagić, director of the Potočari Memorial Center, revealed on social media a plan by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Republika Srpska to carry out arrests before the July 11 genocide commemoration, reportedly due to an exhibition.
Emir Suljagić, director of the Srebrenica Memorial Center, issued a correction to his earlier statement, asserting that the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Republika Srpska continues to summon collaborators of the Memorial Center.
The Srebrenica Memorial Center is facing an investigation by the Bijeljina Prosecutor's Office, prompting director Emir Suljagić to denounce it as a tactic by Bosnian Serb police to criminalize the memory of the genocide. Suljagić views the inquiry as continued pressure on the center.
Emir Suljagić, director of the Srebrenica Memorial Center, responded to calls for the release of war criminal Ratko Mladić, emphasizing that such a decision is not possible without consultation with survivors, whose answer is well-known.
Bosnian Foreign Minister Elmedin Konaković met with Emir Suljagić, director of the Srebrenica Memorial Center, in Sarajevo to discuss the critical importance of preserving the truth about Srebrenica for Bosnia and Herzegovina's stability.
Emir Suljagić, Director of the Srebrenica Memorial Center, has warned of an ongoing campaign in international political and media circles against Bosniaks, asserting their identity as a people with their own language.
