Bosnia and Herzegovina
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People Never Remember The 100 Times You Helped Them, They Only Remember The One Time You Didn't.
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Bosnian Quote
Bosnia and Herzegovina, sometimes known as Bosnia-Herzegovina and informally as Bosnia, is a country in Southeast Europe, situated on the Balkan Peninsula. He is known for having many mines, there are still around 79,000 mines and explosive remnants of war (unexploded ordnance, cluster munitions) remaining in the ground throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The official writing scripts of Bosnia and Herzegovina are 
Latin and 
Cyrillic.
Istorija (History)
In 1995 November 21, the 
Dayton Agreement is signed, ending the Bosnian War. December 14 marks the day of formal signing of the Dayton Agreement in 
Paris. Bosnia and Herzegovina is recognized as a single state consisting of two entities: the 
Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the 
Republika Srpska.
In 1996 March, 
NATO-led 
Implementation Force (IFOR) begins operations to oversee the military aspects of the peace agreement. And in September, the first post-war elections are held under the supervision of the 
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). In December 20 of the same year, 
the Stabilization Force (SFOR) replaces the Implementation Force, continuing NATO’s peacekeeping mission.
In December 1997, the 
Office of the High Representative (OHR) is given more powers to implement the Dayton Agreement. June 1998 saw the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) intensifies efforts to prosecute war crimes.
2000
November: General elections see moderate parties gain ground against nationalist parties. 2001
April: Arrest of Slobodan Milošević, former President of Serbia, who played a significant role in the Bosnian conflict. 2003
November: Bosnia and Herzegovina joins the Council of Europe. December: Bosnia and Herzegovina formally applies for membership in the European Union. 2004
December: NATO concludes its SFOR mission and the European Union establishes EUFOR Althea to continue peacekeeping efforts. 2005
November: The International Commission on Missing Persons reports progress in identifying victims of the Bosnian War. 2006
February: The International Court of Justice begins hearings in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s case against Serbia for genocide. October: Milorad Dodik becomes Prime Minister of Republika Srpska, advocating for greater autonomy within Bosnia and Herzegovina. 2008
June: Signing of the Stabilization and Association Agreement (SAA) with the European Union, a step towards EU membership. 2010
October: General elections result in a fragmented political landscape, complicating governance. 2011
May: Former Bosnian Serb military leader Ratko Mladić is arrested and extradited to The Hague to stand trial for war crimes. December: The EU grants Bosnia and Herzegovina visa-free travel to the Schengen area. 2013
October: The European Court of Human Rights rules that Bosnia and Herzegovina’s constitution discriminates against minorities by limiting certain high offices to Bosniaks, Croats, and Serbs. 2014
February: Protests erupt across the country over unemployment, corruption, and political stagnation. October: General elections result in a rise in nationalist rhetoric and complicated coalition-building processes. 2016
February: Bosnia and Herzegovina submits its EU membership application. 2017
January: The Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina bans a controversial referendum on the National Day of Republika Srpska. 2018
October: General elections result in a complex power-sharing arrangement among the three main ethnic groups. 2019
May: The European Commission issues an Opinion on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s application for EU membership, identifying 14 key priorities for reforms. December: Bosnia and Herzegovina forms a new state-level government after 14 months of political deadlock. 2020
March: The COVID-19 pandemic hits Bosnia and Herzegovina, straining its healthcare system and economy. 2021
July: Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, imposes a law banning the denial of genocide, sparking controversy, particularly in Republika Srpska. 2022
October: General elections highlight ongoing political fragmentation and ethnic tensions. 2023
April: Renewed efforts for EU integration with various reforms proposed to meet EU accession criteria. November: Bosnia and Herzegovina marks the 28th anniversary of the Dayton Agreement amid debates about its adequacy in ensuring long-term stability and governance. 2024
May: Political and economic reforms continue, with a focus on addressing EU requirements and improving inter-ethnic relations as the country navigates its complex post-war legacy.
Galerija (Gallery)
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A cute Bosnia countryball plushie.
