Monday, 21 april 2025.
In Race for Justice, Ukraine Repeats Bosnia’s Mistakes
In pursuing trial after trial for war crimes committed by Russian forces, Ukraine is failing to put the victims at the heart of a much-needed transitional justice strategy. To see...
Social Media Giants Accused of Concealing Gaza’s Suffering
Posts about the war in Gaza and images of killed civilians are being censored by platforms like Facebook and Instagram, causing journalists and human rights organisations to accuse the social...
Ukraine’s Experience Combatting Russian Disinformation Urges Caution in BiH
Just before the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a Detektor crew visited Kyiv, where the fight against Russian media disinformation is considered part of the war. Experts in...
Right-Wingers Hail Mladic and Moscow at Bosnian Serb Celebrations
Serb nationalist and pro-Moscow groups from Bosnia, Serbia and Russia celebrated the controversial Day of Republika Srpska this week with fireworks, militaristic warnings and slogans glorifying war criminals.
Police Officers Guilty of Domestic Violence Fined, Not Fired
At least six police officers are under investigation in Bosnia and Herzegovina for domestic violence, but internal cases against them have been suspended until the end of the criminal proceedings,...
Bosnian Woman’s Suicide After Online Ridicule Raises Privacy Questions
The case of a woman from Banja Luka who committed suicide after a humiliating video was posted online raised questions about the legal boundaries of privacy and how to prevent...
Bosnia Wakes Up to Cybersecurity, But Lacks Emergency Response Unit
Bosnia and Herzegovina has finally taken steps towards implementing cybersecurity measures to protect state institutions and the public, but an emergency response unit, adequate resources and a proper legal framework...
Bosnia Risks Return to Money Laundering ‘Grey List’
Bosnia and Herzegovina is dragging its feet when it comes to reforms to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing, putting at risk financial flows to and from abroad. There are...
Bijeljina Teen Regrets Offensive Posts, but the Question of Hate on Social Media Remains
A minor from Bijeljina who posted videos on TikTok threatening his Bosniak neighbors has expressed regret for his actions. However, experts warn that his case highlights deeper problems in combating...