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Sarajevo Election Campaign Starts Amid Mladić Glorification Reports

Bosnia and Herzegovina is preparing for its General Elections as the pre-election campaign officially commences tomorrow, with the Central Election Commission issuing important warnings to parties and citizens.

Meanwhile, the ongoing controversy surrounding war criminal Ratko Mladić saw new alleged glorification celebrations in Bratunac, drawing strong condemnation. Further legal repercussions emerged as a Bosnian citizen in Croatia faces the potential loss of their work permit due to a conviction for glorifying Mladić. Separately, a serious shooting incident in Novo Sarajevo left a young man seriously injured, with the attacker currently at large.

The country also anticipates a significant weather shift, with BH Meteo announcing the end of summer and forecasting a drop in temperatures and much-needed rainfall. This change could bring relief from conditions that have challenged firefighting efforts in recent days.

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New Mladić Glorification Incidents and Legal Fallout

Alleged celebrations glorifying war criminal Ratko Mladić have been reported in Bratunac, drawing sharp criticism. The controversy extends to legal consequences, as a Bosnian citizen convicted in Croatia for praising Mladić faces the risk of losing their work permit. Fadila Efendić, a Srebrenica mother and human rights activist, also voiced her profound pain regarding the denial of genocide, highlighting the difficulty of such denial despite overwhelming evidence and court verdicts.

Vukanović-Dodik Political Interaction

Nebojša Vukanović, a member of the National Assembly of Republika Srpska and president of For Justice and Order, criticized Blanuša, and his post was subsequently shared by Milorad Dodik, President of the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats, indicating ongoing political commentary and interactions.

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