Sunday, 20 april 2025.
Bosnian War Crime Cases Halted as Ageing Defendants Die
Around 20 people indicted for 1990s wartime crimes in Bosnia have died over the past five years, causing the cases to be halted, while ten more cases are at a...
Balkan ‘Social Media Jihadis’ More Dangerous than Ex-Fighters
Concern in the Balkans since the collapse of the Islamic State caliphate has focused on the threat posed by returning fighters.
Bosnian Taxpayers Funding Spread of Hardline Salafi Message
Dozens of organisations in Bosnia are involved in organising lectures by Salafi preachers who stand accused of promoting intolerance and questioning basic human rights.
Bosnia Failing to Ready Local Staff for Syria Returnees
A preoccupation with the security aspect of bringing back men, women and children from former Islamic State territory means Bosnia has neglected to fully involve social workers, teachers and health...
Bosnian Media Reports on Terrorism Spread Fear and Misinformation
Sensationalist media reporting about terrorism and violent extremism in Bosnia and Herzegovina exaggerates the phenomenon, spreading fear while distorting public understanding of a complex issue.
Bosnian Prosecutors Struggle to Tackle Backlog of War Cases
The transfer of less serious war crimes cases from Bosnia’s state-level prosecution to lower-level prosecutors was supposed to speed up the processing of major cases - but plans to make...
Bosnia Struggling to Prosecute Migrants when Identity in Doubt
The acquittal of an Algerian migrant charged with murder in Bosnia has spurred calls for a change to the law and court rules on establishing the identity of a defendant.
Bosnian Salafist Preachers Calibrate Message to Growing Audience
Salafist preachers, or Da’is, are harnessing the power of social media to increase their influence in Bosnia, dialing down their rhetoric but still challenging fundamental rights.