Aco Tomić, a former military security chief, was released after he was questioned by the police on Monday in Belgrade. Tomić, who holds the rank of general, is suspected of aiding the hiding of Hague fugitive and former military leader of Bosnia’s Serbs Ratko Mladić.
Posts Tagged ‘Bosnia’
“Croatia, Serbia guarantors of Bosnia’s stability”
January 31st, 2011 |
No Comments
Croatian President Ivo Josipović Serbia has stated that Croatia are firmly committed to the future in the European Union. Thus they are guarantors of safety and stability as regards Bosnia-Herzegovina, he said, according to media reports.
K. Albanian woman dies during illegal crossing
January 24th, 2011 |
No Comments
The frozen remains of a young woman were found on the Croatian side near the IzaÄić border crossing between that country and Bosnia. The woman was a Kosovo Albania from the town of Peć, said reports.
Serbia wants indicted Croat extradited
January 21st, 2011 |
No Comments
Serbia has asked Bosnia to extradite Croatian national Tihomir Purda, wanted on a war crimes indictment. Serbian Deputy War Crimes Prosecutor Bruno Vekarić said this office “with regret accepted the decision” of Croatia not to request Purda’s extradition.
Obama honours Holbrooke as ‘hardheaded’ and ‘clear-eyed’
January 15th, 2011 |
No Comments
US President Barack Obama and other American dignitaries celebrated the life of late diplomat Richard Holbrooke Friday, honouring his endless determination to make the world a better place. Hundreds turned out at the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington to attend the memorial service for Holbrooke, who died suddenly in December [...]
“OHR should withdraw from Bosniaâ€
January 12th, 2011 |
No Comments
The lead international role in Bosnia-Herzegovina should in 2011shift from the Office of the High Representative (OHR) to a reinforced EU delegation.
OHR should withdraw from domestic politics and, unless a threat to peace emerges, focus on reviewing past decisions,the International Crisis Group says.
Bosnia takes over UN SC presidency
January 1st, 2011 |
No Comments
Bosnia is taking over the UN Security Council presidency amid concerns that the “complicated political situation” at home could have a negative impact.
However, politicians in Bosnia-Herzegovina – made up of the Serb Republic (RS) and the Muslim-Croat Federation – mostly believe that the UN task will be performed successfully.
Santa Claus “banished” from Bosnia
December 29th, 2010 |
No Comments
The Islamic Community of Bosnia-Herzegovina has issued a fatwa that states Santa Claus “is neither known or recognized in the Bosniak tradition”.
Bosniaks (Muslims) are one of the three peoples in that country, the other two being Serbs and Croats, who are Christians.
Dodik wants territory demarcated
December 17th, 2010 |
No Comments
RS President Milorad Dodik said that the Serb entity will mark the inter-ethnic border, “whether someone likes it or not”. The post-war Bosnia is made up of the Serb entity (RS), and the Muslim-Croat Federation.
Visa-free travel for Bosnia, Albania
December 15th, 2010 |
No Comments
As of Wednesday, the residents of Bosnia-Herzegovina who possess biometric passports will be able to travel visa-free to the EU member states. This also applies to trips to Switzerland, Iceland, and Norway.
Zardari sends over flowers, get well message to critically ill Holbrooke
December 13th, 2010 |
No Comments
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari is reported to have telephoned Mrs. Richard Holbrooke on Sunday night and inquired about the health of her husband, who is US President Barack Obama’s Special Envoy to Pakistan and Afghanistan. According to the Daily Times, Zardari is said to have sent a flower bouquet and a get-well message through [...]
Is Serbia really looking for Mladić?
December 10th, 2010 |
No Comments
Analysts are wondering whether the government is truly ready to fulfill its obligation and arrest Ratko Mladić. Their reaction comes after claims that the government knew where the former military leader of Bosnia’s Serbs was hiding in 2008, but failed to arrest him.
High Bosnia rep on working visit
December 7th, 2010 |
No Comments
High Representative of the international community in Bosnia-Herzegovina Valentin Inzko will be in Belgrade for a working visit today. The Austrian diplomat is set to meet with the country’s top-ranking officials.
Regional leaders “ready for new stage”
December 7th, 2010 |
No Comments
Serbian President Boris Tadić met on Monday in Banja Luka, RS, with the Bosniak (Muslim) member of Bosnia’s presidency, Bakir Izetbegović. They attended a ceremony organized by Nezavisne Novine daily, that chose Croatian President Ivo Josipović as its “personality of the year”.
Verdict for crimes against Serbs in Bosnia quashed
December 4th, 2010 |
No Comments
The Supreme Court of Norway has quashed Mirsad Repak’s verdict in the case of war crimes against Serbs in Bosnia-Herzegovina in 1992.
The Norwegian law for this kind of crime cannot be applied retroactively, the court explained.
Flooding closes border crossings
December 2nd, 2010 |
No Comments
Crossings of Mali Zvornik (new bridge) and Ljubovija, on the border with RS, Bosnia, have been closed due to the flooding of the Drina River.
The Customs Directorate advised travelers use the Sremska RaÄa crossing instead, until the water level of the Drina stabilizes.
Bosnian rape victims slam â€ignorant†Jolie over her directorial debut
November 30th, 2010 |
No Comments
Bosnian rape victims of 1990s’ inter-ethnic war have blasted Angelina Jolie, who is shooting a movie about Bosnia that has sparked controversy, calling her “ignorant” about the issue. “Angelina Jolie”s ignorant attitude towards victims says enough about the scenario and gives us the right to continue having doubts about it,” the Sydney Morning Herald quoted [...]
Serb, Croat leaders receive death threats
November 24th, 2010 |
No Comments
Republic of Srpska (RS) President Milorad Dodik and Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) in Bosnia leader Dragan Čović have received anonymous death threats.
According to Banja Luka-based daily Glas Srpske, the threats were sent to their respective party headquarters in Banja Luka and Mostar.
Dodik names RS PM designate
November 23rd, 2010 |
No Comments
President of the Serb republic (RS) in Bosnia Milorad Dodik announced on Tuesday that he has named Aleksandar Džombić prime minister designate. The 42-year-old previously served as minister of finance of the government of the Serb entity.
U.S. focused on Bosnia, says official
November 22nd, 2010 |
No Comments
A deputy assistant U.S. secretary of state says of the State Department and his country’s administration are now focused on Bosnia-Herzegovina. In an interview with Banja Luka daily Nezavisne Novine, Thomas Countryman said that he sees that concrete progress had been made both economically and politically, in Bosnia-Herzegovina.