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September 10, 2026

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Diplomatic tensions have escalated as Elmedin Konaković, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has formally urged the United Nations to condemn the glorification of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić, stressing that Serbia cannot honor such figures without consequences. Concurrently, a significant domestic legal development saw the Supreme Court of Republika Srpska rule that BHRT does not owe RTRS 17.7 million KM. Public health concerns have risen with a reported shortage of vaccines, compelling citizens to travel to Croatia for necessary protection. Meanwhile, wildfires continue to be a pressing issue, with satellite imagery revealing that approximately 14,000 hectares have been affected near Kupres, and new blazes are being battled across Herzegovina. In other news, Brigadier Admir Jusupović of the Armed Forces was awarded a prestigious American military medal, and marathoner Emir Hastor is undertaking humanitarian efforts to support children without parental care. The community of Cazin is demanding action against reckless driving after an accident injured three children, and a media outlet in Republika Srpska published a controversial report regarding the Vogošća liberation anniversary.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Elmedin Konaković, has formally written to the United Nations, asserting that Serbia cannot honor a convicted war criminal without facing consequences. The country has also urged all UN member states to condemn the glorification of Ratko Mladić, emphasizing that silence is not neutrality. A psychological expert noted that ongoing events related to Mladić are causing retraumatization.

Oslobođenje: Konaković writes to UN: Serbia cannot honor war criminal without consequences

Bosnia and Herzegovina's Foreign Minister Elmedin Konaković has written to the UN, stating that Serbia cannot honor a convicted war criminal without facing consequences. This action highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions and historical grievances in the region.

N1: Expert: Mladic Trial Causing Retraumatization

A psychological expert tells N1 that witnessing the ongoing events related to war criminal Mladic is causing retraumatization.

Radio Sarajevo: BiH Calls on UN Members to Condemn Glorification of Ratko Mladić: 'Silence is…

Bosnia and Herzegovina has urged UN member states to condemn the glorification of Ratko Mladić, stating that silence is not neutrality.

Klix.ba: Bosnia Protests Serbia Honoring Ratko Mladić at UN

Bosnia's Foreign Minister Elmedin Konaković has sent a letter to UN member states, stating Serbia cannot honor war criminal Mladić without consequences.

The Supreme Court of Republika Srpska has issued a ruling stating that Bosnia and Herzegovina Radio Television (BHRT) does not owe Republika Srpska Radio Television (RTRS) 17.7 million KM, a decision that has generated reactions.

Klix.ba: Bosnia's Supreme Court Rules BHRT Does Not Owe RTRS 17.7 Million KM

The Supreme Court of Republika Srpska has ruled that BHRT does not owe RTRS 17.7 million KM, a decision that has prompted reactions.

Bosnia and Herzegovina is currently facing a shortage of vaccines, compelling its citizens to travel to neighboring Croatia to obtain necessary disease protection, highlighting a critical public health and access issue.

Oslobođenje: No vaccines in BiH, citizens travel to Croatia for protection

Bosnia and Herzegovina is experiencing a shortage of vaccines, forcing citizens to travel to neighboring Croatia to obtain necessary disease protection, highlighting a critical public health and access issue.

Multiple active wildfires are being battled by firefighters and local residents across Herzegovina. Satellite imagery has further revealed the extensive scale of fires near Kupres, with approximately 14,000 hectares reported to be affected.

Radio Sarajevo: Satellite Image Reveals Extent of Kupres Fires: 14,000 Hectares Affected

Satellite imagery has shown the vast scale of fires near Kupres, with approximately 14,000 hectares impacted.

N1: Wildfires Rage in Herzegovina, Firefighters and Locals Battling Blaze

Multiple active wildfires are currently being fought by firefighters and local residents in various locations across Herzegovina.

Brigadier Admir Jusupović of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina has been honored with a prestigious American military medal.

Radio Sarajevo: BiH Brigadier Admir Jusupović Awarded Prestigious American Medal

Brigadier of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Admir Jusupović, has been honored with a prestigious American medal.

Klix.ba: Bosnian Brigadier Awarded Prestigious US Military Medal

Admir Jusupović, a Brigadier in the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has been honored with a prestigious American military medal.

Following an accident that resulted in injuries to three children, the community of Cazin is speaking out and demanding an end to reckless driving.

N1: Cazin Demands Action After Children Injured in Accident

Following an accident where three children were injured, the community of Cazin is speaking out and demanding an end to reckless driving.

A media outlet from Republika Srpska published a report on the Vogošća liberation anniversary, controversially claiming that the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with NATO assistance, expelled Serbs from the area.

Oslobođenje: Media from RS on the Vogošća liberation: 'So-called Army of RBiH expelled…

A media outlet from Republika Srpska (RS) published a report on the Vogošća liberation anniversary, claiming that the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with NATO assistance, expelled Serbs from the area.

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