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Convicted Bosnian Serb War Criminal Ratko Mladić Dies in Hague Prison
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Convicted Bosnian Serb War Criminal Ratko Mladić Dies in Hague Prison

Ratko Mladić, the former Bosnian Serb military commander convicted of genocide and war crimes during the 1990s Balkan wars, has died in a Dutch prison hospital. His death has prompted widespread international coverage and personal reflections from survivors who endured his forces' atrocities.

Srebrenica Memorial Center Seeks Answers from Prosecutor's Office
Worldklix-ba16d ago

Srebrenica Memorial Center Seeks Answers from Prosecutor's Office

The Srebrenica-Potočari Memorial Center has requested information from the Bijeljina District Public Prosecutor's Office regarding an anonymous report concerning alleged tax evasion and contributions, questioning why 26 individuals are being interrogated when documentation exists.

Srebrenica Memorial Center Staff Summoned for Questioning Amid Tax Evasion Claims
Politicsklix-ban1-bih26d ago2 sources

Srebrenica Memorial Center Staff Summoned for Questioning Amid Tax Evasion Claims

Twenty-six current and former employees of the Srebrenica Memorial Center were summoned for questioning by Zvornik police on suspicion of tax evasion, a move that has drawn strong condemnation from officials and human rights defenders. Critics suggest the investigation is politically motivated and aimed at pressuring the Bosniak community in Srebrenica.

Re-exhumation Process Begins in Potočari, Srebrenica
Politicsn1-bih1mo ago

Re-exhumation Process Begins in Potočari, Srebrenica

The seventeenth re-exhumation process has begun this morning in the sacred area of the Srebrenica Memorial Center in Potočari, ordered by the Prosecutor's Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and is expected to last until July 17.

Erdogan Pledges to Prevent Another Srebrenica
Politicsindex-hr1mo ago

Erdogan Pledges to Prevent Another Srebrenica

Turkish President Erdogan has vowed that Turkey will prevent a repeat of the Srebrenica genocide and continue to support peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina, also hailing the NATO summit in Ankara as a success.

Ratko Mladić Posters Torn Down in Novi Sad
Worldjutarnji-list1mo ago

Ratko Mladić Posters Torn Down in Novi Sad

Residents of Novi Sad tore down posters glorifying convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić on the 31st International Day of Remembrance of the Srebrenica Genocide, declaring 'Not in our name'.

31st Anniversary of Srebrenica Genocide Commemorated Globally
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31st Anniversary of Srebrenica Genocide Commemorated Globally

Thousands gathered in Srebrenica and other cities worldwide to mark the 31st anniversary of the genocide, with ceremonies honoring victims and laying more to rest. International figures and communities reaffirmed their commitment to remembrance, truth, and justice, despite incidents of denial in some areas.

Srebrenica Genocide Rooted in Hatred, Discrimination
Politicsklix-ban1-bih1mo ago2 sources

Srebrenica Genocide Rooted in Hatred, Discrimination

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock emphasized that the Srebrenica genocide began with hatred and discrimination, not mass graves. This perspective is reinforced by the personal testimony of Hasan Hasanović, a survivor who buried his twin brother and father killed in the genocide.

Thousands Participate in Srebrenica March of Peace
Worldindex-hrn1-serbiadanas+3klix-ban1-bihbalkan-insight1mo ago6 sources

Thousands Participate in Srebrenica March of Peace

Thousands of participants have begun the annual Marš mira (March of Peace) towards Srebrenica, retracing the path taken by those fleeing the 1995 genocide. This year's march is expected to draw around 9,000 people, honoring the victims of the Srebrenica genocide.

Srebrenica Survivor's Family Photos Depict Lost Childhood
Worldbalkan-insight1mo ago

Srebrenica Survivor's Family Photos Depict Lost Childhood

Nirha Efendic, who was 16 when her father and brother were killed in 1995, shares family photographs for a memorialization project about the Srebrenica genocide. These images serve as a powerful reminder of her family's last moments together and a lost childhood.

UN to Mark International Day of Reflection on Srebrenica Genocide
Worldklix-ban1-bih1mo ago2 sources

UN to Mark International Day of Reflection on Srebrenica Genocide

The United Nations will observe the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Srebrenica Genocide on July 9. Young people from around the world have arrived in Potočari to learn about the genocide, emphasizing the importance of remembering the past.

Former UN Official on Srebrenica Failure
Worldn1-bih15d ago

Former UN Official on Srebrenica Failure

Kristin Lund, a retired Norwegian general and former high-ranking UN official who served in Bosnia and Herzegovina during the war, stated that the Srebrenica genocide was a 'systemic failure'.

Srebrenica Memorial Center Union Seeks State Protection
Worldklix-ban1-bih15d ago2 sources

Srebrenica Memorial Center Union Seeks State Protection

The Srebrenica Memorial Center Union has stated that the Ministry of Interior of Republika Srpska lacks jurisdiction over them and is requesting concrete protection from the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This appeal comes amidst ongoing tensions and concerns regarding the center's autonomy and security.

Srebrenica Memorial Center Employees Questioned by Police, Sparking Outcry
Worldklix-ban1-bih26d ago2 sources

Srebrenica Memorial Center Employees Questioned by Police, Sparking Outcry

Twenty-six current and former employees of the Srebrenica Memorial Center were called in for questioning by police, sparking condemnation from victim associations and political figures. Critics view this as a political and prosecutorial persecution, demanding an immediate investigation into the police's actions.

Protest in Montenegro Against Srebrenica Genocide Denial
Worldcdm-me1mo ago

Protest in Montenegro Against Srebrenica Genocide Denial

A protest gathering was organized in Montenegro by the European Alliance, titled 'Yesterday a hand for genocide deniers, today abuse of victims,' with the president of the Bosniak Democratic Movement addressing citizens and media.

ICMP Director States Srebrenica Changed the World
Worldn1-bih1mo ago

ICMP Director States Srebrenica Changed the World

Kathryne Bomberger, Director-General of the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP), stated at a central commemoration in London that Srebrenica changed the world and the truth cannot be buried forever.

Bosnian Constitutional Court Upholds Srebrenica Genocide Conviction
Politicsklix-ban1-bihdutchnews1mo ago3 sources

Bosnian Constitutional Court Upholds Srebrenica Genocide Conviction

The Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina rejected the appeal of Srećko Aćimović, upholding his conviction for aiding in the Srebrenica genocide, ruling that his trial was fair. This decision comes as the Netherlands marked 31 years since the Srebrenica genocide, and police in Brčko responded to a banner denying the genocide.

25 Years Since Meliha Durić's Murder in Vlasenica
Worldklix-ba1mo ago

25 Years Since Meliha Durić's Murder in Vlasenica

On the 25th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, an article recalls the tragic murder of 16-year-old Meliha Durić in Vlasenica, who was killed by a sniper's bullet on July 11, 2001, the same day the Srebrenica Memorial Center cornerstone was laid.

Srebrenica Genocide's 31st Anniversary Marked with Burials and Tributes
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Srebrenica Genocide's 31st Anniversary Marked with Burials and Tributes

The 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide was commemorated with the burial of 10 newly identified victims in Potočari, while citizens across the region paid tribute to the victims. The event highlighted differing views on the atrocity in Serbia, with some calling for remembrance and others viewing it as a day of liberation.

Body of Serbian Man Found Near Srebrenica
Worldn1-serbiaklix-ba1mo ago2 sources

Body of Serbian Man Found Near Srebrenica

The body of a man from Serbia has been discovered in a field near Srebrenica, close to the Drina River. Authorities reported no visible injuries on the body.

Srebrenica Genocide Victims' Remains Arrive in Potočari for Burial
Politicsindex-hrjutarnji-listdanas+2klix-ban1-bih1mo ago5 sources

Srebrenica Genocide Victims' Remains Arrive in Potočari for Burial

A convoy carrying the remains of ten victims of the Srebrenica genocide arrived in Potočari, Bosnia and Herzegovina, where they will be laid to rest. Families and mourners gathered to receive the coffins, expressing profound grief and calling for remembrance and justice.

UN Commemorates Srebrenica Genocide Victims, Bosnia Bids Farewell to 10
Worldklix-ban1-bihDaily Sabah1mo ago3 sources

UN Commemorates Srebrenica Genocide Victims, Bosnia Bids Farewell to 10

The United Nations held a commemoration for the victims of the Srebrenica genocide, while Bosnia prepared to bid farewell to 10 newly identified victims for burial. Bosnian officials emphasized the importance of remembering the atrocity and condemning genocide denial.

Srebrenica Must Not Be Remembered Only on July 11, Says Smajić
Worldn1-bih1mo ago

Srebrenica Must Not Be Remembered Only on July 11, Says Smajić

Begija Smajić, Vice President of the Party for Bosnia and Herzegovina and councilor in the Srebrenica Municipal Assembly, emphasized that life in Srebrenica should not be confined to remembrance only on July 11, highlighting the ongoing struggle for dignity for survivors.

Ultramarathon to Honor Srebrenica Massacre Victims
Worlddnevnik-bg1mo ago

Ultramarathon to Honor Srebrenica Massacre Victims

An ultramarathon from Vukovar, Croatia, to Srebrenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, is being organized by the Council of the Bosniak National Minority in Zagreb to commemorate the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide.

Former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladić Dies Following Genocide Conviction
Politicscyprus-maildanasklix-ba+1n1-bih9m ago4 sources

Former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladić Dies Following Genocide Conviction

Ratko Mladić, the former military commander convicted of genocide for his role in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, has died. International figures, historians, and political leaders have reacted to his passing, with many condemning his crimes while others warn against nationalist myth-making.

Serbian President Vučić Announces Snap Elections
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Serbian President Vučić Announces Snap Elections

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced that he will call snap parliamentary elections in a few days, expected to be held on October 18 or 25. This announcement comes amidst ongoing protests and also includes updates on infrastructure projects and potential labor law changes.

Trump's Influence on Balkans: Bosnia at Risk of Destabilization
Worldnewsbeast18d ago

Trump's Influence on Balkans: Bosnia at Risk of Destabilization

Recent bipartisan calls from American lawmakers for the Trump administration to sanction Bosnian Serb officials who deny the Srebrenica genocide highlight the ongoing impact of Trump's policies on the Balkans, with Bosnia facing renewed destabilization risks and becoming a new battleground between the West and Russia.

Konaković wrote to the UN: Proceedings against an employee of the Srebrenica Memorial Center have been initiated due to their report
Worldklix-ba19d ago

Konaković wrote to the UN: Proceedings against an employee of the Srebrenica Memorial Center have been initiated due to their report

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Elmedin Konaković, sent a letter to the United Nations regarding the initiation of proceedings against an employee of the Srebrenica Memorial Center. The proceedings were initiated because the employee published a report that allegedly contained false information about the work of the center.

Bosnian Official Thanks US Lawmakers for Sanctions Letter
Worldklix-ba20d ago

Bosnian Official Thanks US Lawmakers for Sanctions Letter

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.

Mothers of Srebrenica Visit Bosniak Council in Montenegro
Politicsvijesti-me1mo ago

Mothers of Srebrenica Visit Bosniak Council in Montenegro

Representatives of the 'Mothers of Srebrenica' organization visited the Bosniak Council in Montenegro, expressing gratitude to all in Montenegro who persistently investigate and remind the public that the truth about the Srebrenica genocide must not be denied or falsified.

Commemorations and Controversies Mark Srebrenica Genocide Anniversary
Worldfazn1-serbiajutarnji-list+4danasklix-ban1-bihcdm-me1mo ago7 sources

Commemorations and Controversies Mark Srebrenica Genocide Anniversary

The anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide was marked by commemorations in various cities, re-exhumations of victims, and strong messages against hatred, alongside controversies surrounding musicians performing on the day of remembrance.

Goran Bregović Performs in Pordenone, Italy
Cultureklix-ba1mo ago

Goran Bregović Performs in Pordenone, Italy

Goran Bregović performed with his Wedding and Funeral Orchestra in Pordenone, Italy, on July 11, coinciding with the International Day of Remembrance of the Srebrenica Genocide victims.

Vučić Condemns Slovenian Court's Conditional Sentence for Patriarch Porfirije
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Vučić Condemns Slovenian Court's Conditional Sentence for Patriarch Porfirije

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and the Serbian Orthodox Church Synod condemned a Slovenian court's decision to issue a conditional sentence against Patriarch Porfirije. Vučić stated that the verdict gives the Patriarch "the aura of a martyr."

Bosnian Public Figures and Athletes Commemorate Srebrenica Genocide
Cultureklix-ba1mo ago

Bosnian Public Figures and Athletes Commemorate Srebrenica Genocide

Various Bosnian public figures, including actor Emir Hadžihafizbegović, and athletes from Radnički handball club, issued messages and participated in events to commemorate the Srebrenica genocide. They emphasized the importance of remembrance and truth, with calls for a moment of silence at noon on July 11th.

Artwork Reflects Lack of Empathy During Bosnian War
Worldklix-ba1mo ago

Artwork Reflects Lack of Empathy During Bosnian War

On the day commemorating the Srebrenica genocide, Šejla Kamerić's artwork 'Bosnian Girl' serves as a reminder of the prejudices, dehumanization, and indifference that preceded and accompanied the war crimes.

Olivier Roy Discusses European Right's View on Bosnia and Srebrenica
Politicsklix-ba1mo ago

Olivier Roy Discusses European Right's View on Bosnia and Srebrenica

Olivier Roy, a prominent French intellectual, discussed the European right's attitude towards the Srebrenica genocide and the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He noted that right-wingers believe Europe chose the wrong side in Bosnia but are cautious because BiH is considered a success story.

United Kingdom Remembers Srebrenica Genocide
Politicsn1-bih1mo ago

United Kingdom Remembers Srebrenica Genocide

The United Kingdom united in remembrance of the Srebrenica Genocide, holding events to honor the victims and reflect on the atrocities committed. The commemorations emphasized the importance of remembering and preventing such events.

Srebrenica Genocide Commemorations Held in Manchester and Bosnia
Worldklix-ban1-bih1mo ago2 sources

Srebrenica Genocide Commemorations Held in Manchester and Bosnia

Commemorations for the Srebrenica genocide were held in Manchester, honoring the victims, while in Bosnia, participants embarked on the traditional 'March of Peace' from Goražde to Nezuk, retracing the paths taken by those fleeing the massacre.

Srebrenica Genocide Commemorated in Paris and Birmingham
Worldberlingsken1-bih1mo ago2 sources

Srebrenica Genocide Commemorated in Paris and Birmingham

Commemorations for the Srebrenica genocide victims were held in Paris and Birmingham, with strong messages against genocide denial and calls to preserve the truth. Events honored the victims and emphasized remembrance and unity.

Book on Srebrenica Presented in Montenegro
Worldvijesti-me1mo ago

Book on Srebrenica Presented in Montenegro

The book 'Losing Humanity – Srebrenica as a Historical Fact' was presented at the Montenegrin Academy of Sciences and Arts (CANU), discussing the Srebrenica genocide.