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Wednesday, September 02, 2026
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Bosnia and Herzegovina is mourning the passing of Raif Dizdarević, a prominent Bosnian politician and former President of the Presidency of SFR Yugoslavia, who died at the age of 99. His death marks a significant event in the country, drawing widespread attention.
Meanwhile, the country continues to grapple with environmental challenges as a large forest fire rages out of control between Nevesinje and Konjic, while smoke from another wildfire near Vrbanja has reached Banja Luka. Public safety is also a concern after a knife attack on a Sarajevo tram left a Moroccan national seriously injured, with the assailant still at large.
In political and social developments, the fallout from the Mladić controversy persists, with a security guard fired for glorifying the convicted war criminal on social media. Questions are also being raised about why two individuals convicted for similar offenses have not yet been imprisoned. On a positive note, Emir Suljagić, the Manager of the Srebrenica Genocide Memorial, was honored with the 'Zdravko Grebo' prize for his dedicated fight against genocide denial.
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Raif Dizdarević, a distinguished Bosnian politician who served as the President of the Presidency of SFR Yugoslavia from 1988 to 1989, passed away this morning in Sarajevo at the age of 99. He was also a former President of the Presidency of SR Bosnia and Herzegovina and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Radio Sarajevo:
Prominent Bosnian Politician Raif Dizdarevic Passes Away
Raif Dizdarević, a distinguished Bosnian politician and former President of the Presidency of SFR Yugoslavia, passed away this morning in Sarajevo at the age of 100.
Oslobođenje:
Raif Dizdarević, former President of the SFRY Presidency, passes away at 100
Raif Dizdarević, who served as the President of the Presidency of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, has passed away at the age of 100.
Klix.ba:
Raif Dizdarevic, Former President of SFRY Presidency, Dies at 99
Raif Dizdarevic, who served as the President of the Presidency of SFR Yugoslavia, has passed away at the age of 99. He had multiple connections to significant historical events.
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A large forest fire between Nevesinje and Konjic is currently out of control, with difficult terrain hindering firefighting operations. Meanwhile, the wildfire situation near Vrbanja has shown improvement, but smoke from the blaze has spread and is affecting the city of Banja Luka.
Radio Sarajevo:
Large Forest Fire Between Nevesinje and Konjic Out of Control
A large forest fire raging between Nevesinje and Konjic is out of control, with difficult terrain hampering firefighting efforts.
N1:
Wildfire situation near Vrbanja improves; smoke smell affects Banja Luka
The situation at the wildfire above Vrbanja has improved, but smoke has spread to the city of Banja Luka.
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Police have released details concerning a knife attack on a Sarajevo tram where one person, a Moroccan national, was seriously injured. The assailant in the incident is currently still at large, and an investigation to find the attacker is underway.
Klix.ba:
Sarajevo Tram Stabbing: Police Release Details of Attack, Perpetrator at Large
Police have released details regarding a knife attack on a Sarajevo tram where one person was seriously injured, and the assailant is still at large.
Radio Sarajevo:
Moroccan Severely Injured in Tram Incident, Suspect Sought
Police reported on an incident in a tram where a Moroccan national was severely injured, and an investigation is underway to find the attacker.
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The controversy surrounding the glorification of war criminals continues, with a security guard being fired for a Facebook post praising Ratko Mladić. Additionally, questions have been raised about why Pavlović and Malić, who were convicted for glorifying war criminals, have not yet been imprisoned.
Oslobođenje:
Security guard fired for Facebook post praising Ratko Mladić
A security guard was terminated from his job after posting content on Facebook that glorified convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić.
Radio Sarajevo:
Why Are Pavlović and Malić, Convicted for Glorifying War Criminals, Not in…
The article questions why Pavlović and Malić, who have been convicted for glorifying war criminals, have not yet been imprisoned.
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Emir Suljagić, the Director of the Srebrenica Genocide Memorial, has been unanimously awarded the "Zdravko Grebo" prize. The jury highlighted his significant contributions and unwavering fight against genocide denial.
N1:
Emir Suljagić awarded "Zdravko Grebo" prize for fighting genocide denial
Emir Suljagić has been unanimously awarded the "Zdravko Grebo" prize, with the jury highlighting his fight against genocide denial.
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The passing of esteemed professor and doctor Džemal Poljaković has been reported. His contributions are noted for having significantly impacted future generations.
Radio Sarajevo:
Renowned Professor and Doctor Džemal Poljaković Dies
The passing of esteemed professor and doctor Džemal Poljaković is reported, with his contributions noted as having impacted future generations.
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