Tag: bosnia
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UN General Assembly Votes to Establish July 11 as International Day of Remembrance for Srebrenica Genocide
The UN General Assembly has established July 11th as the International Day of Remembrance of the Srebrenica Genocide, commemorating the day in 1995 when Bosnian Serb forces killed 8,000 unarmed Bosnian Muslim men and teenagers. The resolution passed despite opposition from Bosnian Serbs and the Serbian leadership, with Serbian President Alexander Vucic arguing that it…
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Rising Gambling Addiction in Bosnia and Herzegovina: A Deep Dive into Causes and Impacts
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the rise of gambling addiction poses a significant social issue, as highlighted in a recent report. The story follows “El”, a pseudonym for a man who has struggled with gambling addiction for years, detailing the personal and familial devastation it can cause. Despite the massive revenues generated by the gambling industry,…