Srebrenica Braces for Police Incursion As Sarajevo's Wells Hit Historic Lows
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Sarajevo is grappling with a severe water shortage as wells in Bačevo have reached historic lows, forcing residents to contend with water restrictions. This marks a significant escalation in the ongoing water supply challenges faced by the capital.
On the political front, Milorad Dodik, President of the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats (SNSD), and Savo Minić, Prime Minister of Republika Srpska, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Concurrently, the Srebrenica Memorial Center remains a focal point of concern, with the US Congress addressing a potential incursion by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Republika Srpska and Emir Suljagić, the Memorial Center's Director, stating that law enforcement might be required to force entry if access is denied.
Amidst these challenges, several positive developments have emerged, including plans for Bosnia and Herzegovina to acquire five new air traffic control radars by May 2027. Sarajevo has also inaugurated a new clinic to support victims of sexual violence and has reported record tourist numbers. Furthermore, construction has begun on an additional 7 kilometers of highway, and significant thermal wealth has been discovered beneath a Bosnian city, opening avenues for investment.