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As Bosnian Serbs mark controversial national day, US warns celebration amounts to ‘criminal offense’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

As Bosnian Serbs mark controversial national day, US warns celebration amounts to ‘criminal offense’

Associated Press  

BANJA LUKA, Bosnia-Herzegovina — The United States warned on Tuesday that ongoing celebrations of a Bosnian Serb self-proclaimed national holiday — which included a parade of paramilitary and police troops — were in violation of Bosnia’s constitution and a 1995 peace agreement, and as such amounted to a criminal offense. The Jan. 9 holiday commemorates the day in 1992 when …

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Bosnian Serbs award Putin with medal of honor
1 year, 11 months ago

Bosnian Serbs award Putin with medal of honor

Associated Press  

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina — The Bosnian Serb separatist leader on Sunday awarded Russian President Vladimir Putin with the highest medal of honor for his “patriotic concern and love” for the Serb-controlled half of Bosnia. “Putin is responsible for developing and strengthening cooperation and political and friendly relations between RS and Russia,” the Bosnian Serb president, Milorad Dodik, said at the awards …

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Bosnian Serbs award Putin with medal of honor
1 year, 11 months ago

Bosnian Serbs award Putin with medal of honor

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Bosnian Serb separatist leader on Sunday awarded Russian President …

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Serbia gives award to 2019 Nobel Literature winner Handke
3 years, 7 months ago

Serbia gives award to 2019 Nobel Literature winner Handke

The Independent  

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Serbia gives award to 2019 Nobel Literature winner Handke
3 years, 7 months ago

Serbia gives award to 2019 Nobel Literature winner Handke

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia on Sunday honored 2019 Nobel Literature Prize winner Peter Handke, who is known for his apologist views over Serbia’s nationalist policies and Serb war crimes during the 1990s wars in the Balkans. The Austrian novelist and screenwriter received a state decoration from Serbia President Aleksandar Vucic, a former ultranationalist who now says he wants his country …

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Bosnian Serbs honour Nobel Laureate Peter Handke amidst controversy over author's views on war crimes
3 years, 7 months ago

Bosnian Serbs honour Nobel Laureate Peter Handke amidst controversy over author's views on war crimes

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While Handke is adored by Serbs for his support of their nationalist policies, he is considered persona non grata in the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo, which is dominated by mostly Muslim Bosniaks. Banja Luka: Bosnian Serbs on 7 May honored the controversial 2019 Nobel Literature Prize winner Peter Handke, who is known for his apologist views over Serb war crimes …

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Bosnia Serbs honor controversial Nobel Literature winner
3 years, 7 months ago

Bosnia Serbs honor controversial Nobel Literature winner

Associated Press  

BANJA LUKA, Bosnia-Herzegovina — Bosnian Serbs on Friday honored the controversial 2019 Nobel Literature Prize winner Peter Handke, who is known for his apologist views over Serb war crimes during the 1990s’ wars in the Balkans. “This is a big moment for me.” Bosnian officials in 2019 boycotted the Nobel awards ceremony for Handke and Sarajevo’s regional parliament also denounced …

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