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🇧🇦✈️ Bosnia Begins Evacuating Citizens from Iran and Israel
Bosnia and Herzegovina is set to evacuate its citizens from Iran and Israel starting Friday, following a sharp escalation in the conflict between the two countries.
🛑 This comes after the Bosnian Presidency ordered the closure of its embassies in Tehran and Tel Aviv, and instructed the Foreign Ministry to begin evacuation procedures for staff and citizens.
📞 According to the Ministry:
6 Bosnian citizens contacted the embassy in Tehran
2 reached out to the embassy in Tel Aviv
✅ All of them have received full support for safe departure.
🔍 The total number of Bosnian citizens in Iran or Israel remains unclear, but no injuries or deaths have been reported so far.
📍Bosnia’s diplomatic services in the region will now operate from Sarajevo, with consular support managed through:
🇹🇷 Ankara & Istanbul
🇯🇴 Amman
🇪🇬 Cairo
🔗 Stay tuned to @BalkanMonitor for updates.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is set to evacuate its citizens from Iran and Israel starting Friday, following a sharp escalation in the conflict between the two countries.
🛑 This comes after the Bosnian Presidency ordered the closure of its embassies in Tehran and Tel Aviv, and instructed the Foreign Ministry to begin evacuation procedures for staff and citizens.
📞 According to the Ministry:
6 Bosnian citizens contacted the embassy in Tehran
2 reached out to the embassy in Tel Aviv
✅ All of them have received full support for safe departure.
🔍 The total number of Bosnian citizens in Iran or Israel remains unclear, but no injuries or deaths have been reported so far.
📍Bosnia’s diplomatic services in the region will now operate from Sarajevo, with consular support managed through:
🇹🇷 Ankara & Istanbul
🇯🇴 Amman
🇪🇬 Cairo
🔗 Stay tuned to @BalkanMonitor for updates.
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🇲🇪☪☦ Forced Conversions in Plav and Gusinje (1912)
Every Balkan Orthodox narrative that accuses Muslims of spreading Islam through forced conversions is, in truth, an admission of their own crimes.
A historical documentary highlights the 1912 attempt by the Montenegrin government to Christianize the Muslims of Plav and Gusinje.
🔻 Muslim women were forced to remove their hijabs and dance publicly in front of men—something never seen before in the region.
🔻 Out of 12,500 forced conversions, every single one returned to Islam once freedom of religion was restored.
Every Balkan Orthodox narrative that accuses Muslims of spreading Islam through forced conversions is, in truth, an admission of their own crimes.
A historical documentary highlights the 1912 attempt by the Montenegrin government to Christianize the Muslims of Plav and Gusinje.
🔻 Muslim women were forced to remove their hijabs and dance publicly in front of men—something never seen before in the region.
🔻 Out of 12,500 forced conversions, every single one returned to Islam once freedom of religion was restored.
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🇹🇷 Türkiye Donates Military Equipment to Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦
Four state-of-the-art KIRPI II armored vehicles have arrived in Bosnia and Herzegovina today, part of a donation from the Republic of Türkiye to the Armed Forces of BiH.
🎥 Defense Minister Zukan Helez shared a video showing the arrival.
During an April meeting in Antalya, Minister Helez and Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler finalized the donation agreement—part of a larger plan for 32 vehicles. After customs clearance, the vehicles will enter service.
🔹 Türkiye also confirmed the donation of two TB2 Bayraktar drones,
🔹 A smaller UAV under NATO’s DCB program (includes training for pilots & technicians),
🔹 An anti-drone system to counter surveillance threats,
🔹 And a UH-1H helicopter for the Air Forces, set to arrive in autumn 2025—with pilot training on Bell simulators also secured.
A major step forward for Bosnian defense capabilities.
Four state-of-the-art KIRPI II armored vehicles have arrived in Bosnia and Herzegovina today, part of a donation from the Republic of Türkiye to the Armed Forces of BiH.
🎥 Defense Minister Zukan Helez shared a video showing the arrival.
During an April meeting in Antalya, Minister Helez and Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler finalized the donation agreement—part of a larger plan for 32 vehicles. After customs clearance, the vehicles will enter service.
🔹 Türkiye also confirmed the donation of two TB2 Bayraktar drones,
🔹 A smaller UAV under NATO’s DCB program (includes training for pilots & technicians),
🔹 An anti-drone system to counter surveillance threats,
🔹 And a UH-1H helicopter for the Air Forces, set to arrive in autumn 2025—with pilot training on Bell simulators also secured.
A major step forward for Bosnian defense capabilities.
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🇹🇷 Türkiye Donates Military Equipment to Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦 Four state-of-the-art KIRPI II armored vehicles have arrived in Bosnia and Herzegovina today, part of a donation from the Republic of Türkiye to the Armed Forces of BiH. 🎥 Defense Minister…
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🇧🇦 Vera za večeru sa Alijevom 🇦🇿
Another gem has emerged from our dear Bosnian Milorad Dodik, this time brought to us by Sputnik, where he speaks—concern in his voice—about how the West is trying to subvert the Orthodox world and weaken it in Ukraine and Armenia.
Now, what’s comical about all of this?
This same Dodik sent a heartfelt letter of congratulations to President Ilham Aliyev when the Azerbaijani army defeated that same Orthodox world in all its arrogance, crushed it in Nagorno-Karabakh, and reinstated Azerbaijan’s territorial sovereignty.
The letter reads:
“In the sincere hope that the newly arisen situation will open the possibility for the full integration of this region and its inhabitants, as well as their further development and progress, we once again wish for lasting and stable peace and prosperity for the Karabakh region and the whole of Azerbaijan.
Please accept, Your Excellency, the expressions of my deep respect and good wishes for your personal health and well-being...”
Another gem has emerged from our dear Bosnian Milorad Dodik, this time brought to us by Sputnik, where he speaks—concern in his voice—about how the West is trying to subvert the Orthodox world and weaken it in Ukraine and Armenia.
Now, what’s comical about all of this?
This same Dodik sent a heartfelt letter of congratulations to President Ilham Aliyev when the Azerbaijani army defeated that same Orthodox world in all its arrogance, crushed it in Nagorno-Karabakh, and reinstated Azerbaijan’s territorial sovereignty.
The letter reads:
“In the sincere hope that the newly arisen situation will open the possibility for the full integration of this region and its inhabitants, as well as their further development and progress, we once again wish for lasting and stable peace and prosperity for the Karabakh region and the whole of Azerbaijan.
Please accept, Your Excellency, the expressions of my deep respect and good wishes for your personal health and well-being...”
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🇧🇦 Vera za večeru sa Alijevom 🇦🇿 Another gem has emerged from our dear Bosnian Milorad Dodik, this time brought to us by Sputnik, where he speaks—concern in his voice—about how the West is trying to subvert the Orthodox world and weaken it in Ukraine and…
Adding a Russian version for our brothers in the Caucasus 😁
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🇧🇦 Vera za večeru sa Alijevom 🇦🇿 Another gem has emerged from our dear Bosnian Milorad Dodik, this time brought to us by Sputnik, where he speaks—concern in his voice—about how the West is trying to subvert the Orthodox world and weaken it in Ukraine and…
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🇧🇦 Вера за ужин с Алиевым 🇦🇿
Очередная жемчужина от нашего дорогого боснийца Милорада Додика, на этот раз — через любимый Sputnik, где он, с тревогой в голосе, говорит о том, как Запад пытается подорвать православный мир и ослабить его в Украине и Армении.
А теперь — что же во всём этом комичного?
Тот же самый Додик направил искреннее поздравительное письмо президенту Ильхаму Алиеву, когда азербайджанская армия разгромила тот самый православный мир во всей его надменности, сокрушила его в Нагорном Карабахе и восстановила территориальный суверенитет Азербайджана.
В письме говорится:
«В искренней надежде, что вновь сложившаяся ситуация откроет возможность полной интеграции этого региона и его жителей, а также их дальнейшего развития и прогресса, мы вновь выражаем пожелания прочного и стабильного мира и процветания для региона Карабаха и всего Азербайджана.
Примите, Ваше Превосходительство, выражения моего глубокого уважения и добрые пожелания для Вашего личного здоровья и благополучия…»
Очередная жемчужина от нашего дорогого боснийца Милорада Додика, на этот раз — через любимый Sputnik, где он, с тревогой в голосе, говорит о том, как Запад пытается подорвать православный мир и ослабить его в Украине и Армении.
А теперь — что же во всём этом комичного?
Тот же самый Додик направил искреннее поздравительное письмо президенту Ильхаму Алиеву, когда азербайджанская армия разгромила тот самый православный мир во всей его надменности, сокрушила его в Нагорном Карабахе и восстановила территориальный суверенитет Азербайджана.
В письме говорится:
«В искренней надежде, что вновь сложившаяся ситуация откроет возможность полной интеграции этого региона и его жителей, а также их дальнейшего развития и прогресса, мы вновь выражаем пожелания прочного и стабильного мира и процветания для региона Карабаха и всего Азербайджана.
Примите, Ваше Превосходительство, выражения моего глубокого уважения и добрые пожелания для Вашего личного здоровья и благополучия…»
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🇧🇦🇹🇷 OIC Adopts Special Resolution on Bosnia and Herzegovina in Istanbul – 14 Key Points
At its 51st Foreign Ministers Summit in Istanbul, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) adopted a special Resolution on Bosnia and Herzegovina, reaffirming strong support for its territorial integrity, unity, and sovereignty.
🔹 Key Highlights from the 14-Point Resolution:
1. Condemns separatist actions by the Republika Srpska leadership as the most serious violation of the Dayton Peace Agreement.
2. Fully supports BiH’s constitutional order and rejects pressure on its judiciary.
3. Strongly denounces hate speech, glorification of war criminals, and Islamophobia targeting Bosniaks.
4. Warns that denial of the Srebrenica Genocide violates international and domestic law.
5. Calls for continued support to Srebrenica survivors and July 11 to be marked as a Day of Mourning.
6. Urges OIC states to implement the UN Resolution declaring July 11 as International Genocide Memorial Day.
At its 51st Foreign Ministers Summit in Istanbul, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) adopted a special Resolution on Bosnia and Herzegovina, reaffirming strong support for its territorial integrity, unity, and sovereignty.
🔹 Key Highlights from the 14-Point Resolution:
1. Condemns separatist actions by the Republika Srpska leadership as the most serious violation of the Dayton Peace Agreement.
2. Fully supports BiH’s constitutional order and rejects pressure on its judiciary.
3. Strongly denounces hate speech, glorification of war criminals, and Islamophobia targeting Bosniaks.
4. Warns that denial of the Srebrenica Genocide violates international and domestic law.
5. Calls for continued support to Srebrenica survivors and July 11 to be marked as a Day of Mourning.
6. Urges OIC states to implement the UN Resolution declaring July 11 as International Genocide Memorial Day.
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7. Demands respect from neighboring countries for BiH’s sovereignty and non-interference.
8. Reaffirms support for equal rights for all citizens across BiH.
9. Welcomes EU decision to open accession talks with BiH.
10. Calls on the Islamic Development Bank to fund youth and returnee-focused investments.
11. Backs BiH’s full EU membership path.
12. Promotes improved economic and social conditions.
13. Urges stronger ties with BiH’s Islamic Community, the oldest organized Muslim body in modern Europe.
14. Requests the UN Secretary-General to monitor and report on implementation.
📝 The Resolution was adopted alongside the Istanbul Declaration, which condemned RS leadership’s destabilizing policies. The move was strongly backed by Türkiye.
🔸 The OIC, the second-largest global organization after the UN, includes 57 member states and was founded in 1969.
8. Reaffirms support for equal rights for all citizens across BiH.
9. Welcomes EU decision to open accession talks with BiH.
10. Calls on the Islamic Development Bank to fund youth and returnee-focused investments.
11. Backs BiH’s full EU membership path.
12. Promotes improved economic and social conditions.
13. Urges stronger ties with BiH’s Islamic Community, the oldest organized Muslim body in modern Europe.
14. Requests the UN Secretary-General to monitor and report on implementation.
📝 The Resolution was adopted alongside the Istanbul Declaration, which condemned RS leadership’s destabilizing policies. The move was strongly backed by Türkiye.
🔸 The OIC, the second-largest global organization after the UN, includes 57 member states and was founded in 1969.
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🇮🇷🇵🇸🇧🇦 Support for the Resistance of Iran and Palestine 🇮🇷🇵🇸🇧🇦
A car convoy will be held in Sarajevo to show solidarity with the resistance in Iran and Palestine.
📅 Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025
📍 Route: Ilidža (Stup) ➡ Baščaršija ➡ City Hall Plateau (Vijećnica)
🕡 Gathering: 18:30 – 19:00
🚗 Departure: 19:00
Everyone is invited to join and show support! ✊
A car convoy will be held in Sarajevo to show solidarity with the resistance in Iran and Palestine.
📅 Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025
📍 Route: Ilidža (Stup) ➡ Baščaršija ➡ City Hall Plateau (Vijećnica)
🕡 Gathering: 18:30 – 19:00
🚗 Departure: 19:00
Everyone is invited to join and show support! ✊
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Bosnia ❤️Ostrozac Castle ❤️ Cazin
Isabella von Berks, she gave everything for this castle—Ostrožac Castle (Cazin), standing proudly above the Una River, carries the weight of centuries, shaped by rulers, warriors, and artists alike. Once a stronghold of medieval Bosnian nobility, it later bore the marks of Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian rule, each era adding layers to its story.
Lothar and Isabella von Berks dedicated their savings to restoring Ostrožac Castle in Cazin, not only restoring its remaining structures but also constructing a grand Roman-style villa. By 1902, the castle had been fully renovated, and the couple moved in with their children, making it their home. They embraced life at Ostrožac, frequently engaging with the local community and enjoying their time within the castle’s historic walls. Their stay lasted until 1938, when they were forced to flee to Slavonia, leaving behind the legacy of their dedication to the fortress.
Made by: Ervinslens (YouTube)
Isabella von Berks, she gave everything for this castle—Ostrožac Castle (Cazin), standing proudly above the Una River, carries the weight of centuries, shaped by rulers, warriors, and artists alike. Once a stronghold of medieval Bosnian nobility, it later bore the marks of Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian rule, each era adding layers to its story.
Lothar and Isabella von Berks dedicated their savings to restoring Ostrožac Castle in Cazin, not only restoring its remaining structures but also constructing a grand Roman-style villa. By 1902, the castle had been fully renovated, and the couple moved in with their children, making it their home. They embraced life at Ostrožac, frequently engaging with the local community and enjoying their time within the castle’s historic walls. Their stay lasted until 1938, when they were forced to flee to Slavonia, leaving behind the legacy of their dedication to the fortress.
Made by: Ervinslens (YouTube)
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🇧🇦 Bihać Medžlis Plans €100 Million Islamic Center 🕌
The Islamic Community in Bihać has found an investor for a €100 million project to build a major religious, residential, and tourist complex on Ribić Island. Plans include a 5-star hotel, mosque, business-residential units, a scenic promenade, and a new bridge over the Una River. The complex will remain a permanent waqf under Medžlis ownership. Construction is expected to take 5 years.
The Islamic Community in Bihać has found an investor for a €100 million project to build a major religious, residential, and tourist complex on Ribić Island. Plans include a 5-star hotel, mosque, business-residential units, a scenic promenade, and a new bridge over the Una River. The complex will remain a permanent waqf under Medžlis ownership. Construction is expected to take 5 years.
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Looks at pictures* Yup he is a Gulf Arab
Nobody else has that sort of money for a permanent waqf
🇧🇦 The Hidden War: How the Arms Embargo Crippled Bosnia’s Defense
During the war in Bosnia, a total arms embargo prevented the ARBiH from defending its people — armies attacked. Behind the scenes, key allies tried to help:
🔹 Saudi Arabia donated hundreds of millions, even planes. 🇸🇦
🔹 Iran offered free weapons and risky airlifts under the radar. 🇮🇷
🔹 But Croatia, under Tuđman, blocked arms, demanded a "weapons tax," and even diverted aid. 🇭🇷
📌 Richard Holbrooke & David Owen revealed Croatia took 50% of weapons passing through.
📌 Gojko Šušak refused to send munitions until Bosnia gave up its weapons factory.
📌 Bosnian convoys were blocked as Srebrenica fell.
Meanwhile, Europe firmly opposed lifting the embargo, even after the Srebrenica genocide. Izetbegović was pressured by the US to delay calls for lifting it — only for the promise to be broken.
Only after mass killings did the US Congress finally lift the embargo in July 1995 — against Clinton’s will.
During the war in Bosnia, a total arms embargo prevented the ARBiH from defending its people — armies attacked. Behind the scenes, key allies tried to help:
🔹 Saudi Arabia donated hundreds of millions, even planes. 🇸🇦
🔹 Iran offered free weapons and risky airlifts under the radar. 🇮🇷
🔹 But Croatia, under Tuđman, blocked arms, demanded a "weapons tax," and even diverted aid. 🇭🇷
📌 Richard Holbrooke & David Owen revealed Croatia took 50% of weapons passing through.
📌 Gojko Šušak refused to send munitions until Bosnia gave up its weapons factory.
📌 Bosnian convoys were blocked as Srebrenica fell.
Meanwhile, Europe firmly opposed lifting the embargo, even after the Srebrenica genocide. Izetbegović was pressured by the US to delay calls for lifting it — only for the promise to be broken.
Only after mass killings did the US Congress finally lift the embargo in July 1995 — against Clinton’s will.