RFE/RL Balkan Report
31.05.2012
A review of RFE/RL reporting and analysis about the countries of the western Balkans.
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White Ribbons Against Genocide Denial
Human rights activists in Bosnia-Herzegovina and around the world have declared May 31 a day of solidarity with the people of the Bosnian town of Prijedor, who have been prevented from remembering victims of ethnic cleansing during the war 20 years ago. More 
A Few Things Not To Say If You're Serbia's President-Elect (Updated)
It's an inauspicious way to begin a presidency, by anyone's measure. Even before his inauguration as Serbia's new president on May 31, Tomislav Nikolic has already offended the government in neighboring Croatia and raised a few red flags in Georgia. More 
Soccer Player Banned From Serbia Team Over Anthem
Serbia's football federation says new national team coach Sinisa Mihajlovic has kicked player Adem Ljajic off the team for refusing to sing Serbia's national anthem. More 
Sweden Wins Eurovision In Baku
Swedish singer Loreen triumphs at the 57th Eurovision Song Contest in Baku, outscoring entries from her nearest rivals from Russia and Serbia. More 
In Annual Rights Report, U.S. Warns Of 'Instability' Following Arab Spring
In a new report, the U.S. State Department calls last year’s uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa “inspirational," with citizens in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Bahrain, Yemen, and Syria standing up and demanding their universal rights, greater economic opportunity, and participation in their countries’ political future. More |
