Bosnians will gather today in 35 cities across 14 countries to protest against attempts from Bosnian Serb separatists to break up the country.
The main event will take place in Brussels at the Schuman Square with several MEPs planned to speak.
#ProtestForBosnia
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The main event will take place in Brussels at the Schuman Square with several MEPs planned to speak.
#ProtestForBosnia
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The protests were spurred on by secessionist acts by Bosnia Serb leader Milorad Dodik.
A month ago, the parliament of the Republika Srpska entity adopted a series of laws by which it intends to form parastatal institutions and even the own Republika Srpska Army by May 2022.
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A month ago, the parliament of the Republika Srpska entity adopted a series of laws by which it intends to form parastatal institutions and even the own Republika Srpska Army by May 2022.
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This has attracted a lot of attention from Western officials, who are threatening sanctions against Dodik.
Meanwhile, right-wing leaders such as Orban and Putin are openly supporting Dodik, opening up a proxy battleground that would endanger not only BiH, but also the EU.
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Meanwhile, right-wing leaders such as Orban and Putin are openly supporting Dodik, opening up a proxy battleground that would endanger not only BiH, but also the EU.
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Bosnian citizens expected concrete moves from the int'l community, but the EU envoys have merely ignored Dodik's announcements.
Instead, they focused on mediating the negotiations over the changes to the electoral law or, in case of Varhely, even openly colluded with Dodik.
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Instead, they focused on mediating the negotiations over the changes to the electoral law or, in case of Varhely, even openly colluded with Dodik.
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The war survivors, returnees, as well as young people who didn't experience the war are extremely upset.
The secession of the RS would be a reward to those responsible and convicted for the genocide. This would send an encouraging message to aspiring génocidaires worldwide.
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The secession of the RS would be a reward to those responsible and convicted for the genocide. This would send an encouraging message to aspiring génocidaires worldwide.
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The feeling of insecurity was just reinforced during the past week that preceded the unconstitutional "Day of RS".
Serb nationalists throughout Serbia and the RS entity have spread anti-Muslim hate, threats, and warmongering messages calling for another Srebrenica genocide.
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Serb nationalists throughout Serbia and the RS entity have spread anti-Muslim hate, threats, and warmongering messages calling for another Srebrenica genocide.
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The purpose of the protest is not only to invoke some kind of "moral obligation" of the West to "do something" in BiH.
International High Representative, Christian Schmidt has a mandate and executive powers to implement and defend the Dayton Peace Agreement.
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International High Representative, Christian Schmidt has a mandate and executive powers to implement and defend the Dayton Peace Agreement.
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In early 90s, generation of my parents took part in peace protests singing "Samo da rata ne bude". It ended with 100.000 dead and a genocide.
Therefore, it is crucial to contact your political reps in national parliaments and the European Parliament. Make them aware!
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Therefore, it is crucial to contact your political reps in national parliaments and the European Parliament. Make them aware!
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Besides the central protest in Brussels, events will be organised also in Sarajevo, London, Washington DC, Ottawa, Oslo, Rome, Stockholm, Geneva, Manchester, Toronto, New York, Munich and others.
In Sweden, the Bosnian diaspora will #ProtestForBosnia in at least 8 cities.
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In Sweden, the Bosnian diaspora will #ProtestForBosnia in at least 8 cities.
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Dutch MEP @thijsreuten joined hundreds of Bosnians protesting for peace and stability in BiH.
This protest in Brussels gathered also other MEPs, friends of BiH, who spoke at the event.
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This protest in Brussels gathered also other MEPs, friends of BiH, who spoke at the event.
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https://twitter.com/thijsreuten/status/1480496244824891399?t=TDc2NUu5rCRWcU9VhdWwYw&s=19
As a reminder, a group of French delegates, including two MEPs, attended the illegal "Day or RS" yesterday in Banja Luka and met whit genocide deniers.
The idiological rifts between progressive and illiberal MEPs in Brussels are deep and tangible.
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The idiological rifts between progressive and illiberal MEPs in Brussels are deep and tangible.
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https://twitter.com/AndreaKotarac/status/1479925685930139654?t=6BrUVnCI9WNgHe2gdNZIdA&s=19
I didn't know our friends in Montenegro have organised a protest for peace and stability in BiH.
The protest is taking place right now in front of the EU Delegation offices in Podgorica.
Thank you Montenegro!
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The protest is taking place right now in front of the EU Delegation offices in Podgorica.
Thank you Montenegro!
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https://twitter.com/StanicM/status/1480460355474268163?t=XCv_2V0zKlimWHr4k8yDJw&s=19
MEP @Tineke_Strik is well aware of the threat Milorad Dodik and his secessionist policies pose for peace in BiH.
During her speech at the #ProtestForBosnia in Brussels, Strik called out @EU_Commission and @EUCouncil for turning a blind eye to BiH.
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During her speech at the #ProtestForBosnia in Brussels, Strik called out @EU_Commission and @EUCouncil for turning a blind eye to BiH.
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https://twitter.com/Tineke_Strik/status/1480518193772994564?t=6jFuRpGpBJ2PP2IOFTl53Q&s=19
Hundreds of protesters, mostly pensioners and young people, went to the streets in Tuzla.
Once a month, Tuzla pensioners demand higher pensions and abolishment of "white bread" and other benefits decission-makers enjoy after their mandates.
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Once a month, Tuzla pensioners demand higher pensions and abolishment of "white bread" and other benefits decission-makers enjoy after their mandates.
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https://twitter.com/MarjoleinCK/status/1480519216277200896?t=HlZENeBXTRP7BNhe-szH8A&s=19
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