Bosnia
Bosnian Serbs celebrate Statehood Day defying court ban
Bosnian Serbs on Jan. 9 held celebrations to mark the anniversary of the founding of the small entity -- Republika Srpska -- in defiance of Bosnia's top court ruling.
A parade in northern Banja Luka city -- de facto capital of the entity -- started the celebrations, which was supported by the senior members of the Republika Srpska government.
Austrian Police to Guard Bosnia-Born Minister Following Threats
The Office for the Protection of the Constitution and Counterterrorism, a police agency tasked with protecting the constitutional organs of the Austrian state, has allocated three agents to shadow Justice Minister Alma Zadic, citing the risk of a planned attack on her, the Kronen Zeitung newspaper reported.
Yugoslav Flags at Pop Concert Enrage Croatian Generals
Four retired Croatian generals - Ivan Tolj, Ivan Kapular, Marinko Kresic and Mile Cuk - issued a statement on Sunday saying that it was a "national shame" that Yugoslav flags under which crimes were committed against the Croatian people were flown at concerts by Lepa Brena in Zagreb.
Bosnia Savaged for Dumping Migrants in ‘Deplorable’ Camp
After the UN's country team in Bosnia expressed strong concern over the forcible transfer of migrants and asylum-seekers to the Vucjak camp on the western border with Croatia - noting serious security and health risks - the Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights has condemned Bosnia's handling of the situation.
30% of Bosnian War Crime Suspects ‘Unavailable to Prosecutors’
The High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina heard at its session on Wednesday that 30 per cent of war crimes suspects cannot be reached by prosecutors as they are living outside the country or have absconded.
It was recommended at the HJPC session that a top-level regional conference be organised to address the issue.
Bosnian Ministers Fail to Adopt National War Crimes Strategy
The Council of Ministers, the executive branch of Bosnia and Herzegovina's state-level government, has been criticised for again failing on Tuesday evening to consider a revised national strategy to clear up the country's large backlog of war crimes cases.
Western Diplomats Criticise Bosnian Serb Srebrenica Commission
The US embassy in Sarajevo and Bosnia’s peace overseer criticised Bosnian Serb officials’ decision to establish a commission to probe crimes committed in Srebrenica during the war, which Bosniaks claim is a bid to rewrite history.
Bosnian Croat Leader Criticises Zagreb for Election 'Meddling'
The newly-elected Croat member of Bosnia and Herzegovina's tripartite state presidency, Zeljko Komsic, claimed in an open letter to EU officials on Tuesday that Croatia is involved in "diplomatic aggression" against his country.
US Committed to Bosnia's Integrity, New Ambassador Says
The US will remain steadfast in support of Bosnia's territorial integrity and will continue to try to keep the country moving forward, Eric George Nelson, the new ambassador to Bosnia, said on Thursday during a hearing before the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
Children in Bosnia Exploited in Election Campaign
They might not be eligible to take part, but the smiling faces of Bosnian children are clearly seen as vote-winners by politicians in the run-up to the country's October 7 election.
The misuse of minors in political party campaigning is not explicitly outlawed under Bosnian law, but experts say it is a matter of ethics.
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