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Capital Rocked by Fatal Shooting Amid Election Campaign and Mladić Funeral Plans

Sarajevo is grappling with an escalation in violent crime, following a fatal shooting in the city center that claimed the life of a 34-year-old man, with police actively investigating this and other murder incidents. This comes as the election campaign continues across the country, marked by reports of hate speech monitoring and concerns over external influence in vote collection.

Further domestic news includes the scheduled funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić on Monday, where his body will lie in state, intensifying the debate around his glorification. In a contrasting development, pensioners across the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina are receiving increased payments and back pay today. Meanwhile, primary and secondary schools in Republika Srpska have suspended classes, and parts of Sarajevo face new water supply reductions.

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Fatal Shootings Rock Sarajevo

A 34-year-old man was killed in a fatal shooting in the center of Sarajevo, prompting a police investigation. Multiple reports confirm the death and an active search for the perpetrator in what appears to be an escalating pattern of violent crime in the capital.

Mladić Funeral Scheduled Amid Glorification Concerns

The funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić is scheduled for Monday, with his body to lie in state beforehand. This development comes as a statement from Džidić criticizes the ineffectiveness of laws and the inaction of institutions regarding the glorification of Mladić.

Election Campaign Underway with Vote Collection and Hate Speech Monitoring

The General Election campaign has officially commenced, with politicians' promises visible across the country. The organization Detektor is actively monitoring and mapping instances of hate speech and incidents during this period. Separately, reports indicate that Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić is employing new methods to collect votes from citizens in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Severe Traffic Accident Injures Three Children in Cazin

A driver has been arrested in Cazin after recklessly driving a car into a yard, causing severe injuries to three children, who are reported to be in critical condition.

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