As tensions continue to simmer in the former Yugoslav state, Demir Mahmutćehajić’s reflections as to commemoration and erasure of current and previous genocides in Bosnia and elsewhere provides some insight into the possibilities and perils of the future. In July 2017[i], Islamic Human Rights Commission
As international attention is now slowly turning to the Balkans once more, Demir Mahmutćehajić argues that the ongoing actions of Milorad Dodik and his supporters has brought the country to the brink of dissolution. A recent view from the British daily The Guardian on Bosnia
A selection of articles, videos and more to help you better understand the genocide that took place
Ages 12 – 16 Two lessons on the Genocide in Bosnia, covering History, Law, Politics, PSHE, RE and Citizenship strands. Learning outcomes: To learn about and critically evaluate restorative justice; to learn about the scale of genocide in Bosnia. Download the PDF here. Lesson 1:
Here are a few quick updates on the Genocide Memorial Day Project. Remembering the Bosnian Genocide On the 24th anniversary of Srebrenica genocide on July 11, thousands of people from all over the world will set off for a Peace March in Bosnia to commemorate the
Bosnian Activist Demir Mahmutcehajic discusses the background to and his experiences of the Bosnian war 1992 – 1995. He discusses not only how Srebrenica was a genocide in 1995, but the whole Bosnian war was an evidence of genocide against the Muslim population and those
Listen to the podcast of the article or read the full text below. Islamic Human Rights Commission · Bosnia: the forgotten warning for European Muslims At a time of increasing racism, Islamophobia and hostility in Europe, Nargess Moballeghi asks what lessons can be learned
IHRC believes it is vital that crimes of this scale are recognised for what they are – state organised industrial-scale mass murder.
IHRC believes it is vital that crimes of this scale are recognised for what they are – state organised industrial-scale mass murder.
This month Bosnians and others all over the world will hold events commemorating the 22nd anniversary of the genocide
