"The place felt strangely deserted—almost surreal—as if the murders had happened only five years ago. (...) It was devastating. Instead of a tall memorial having stood there for the past thirty years, already weathered by time, with graffiti and murals nearby depicting people embracing in defiance of war, discarded rifles lying on the ground, broken...

We often talk about dealing with the past as if it is a book we can eventually close. But some stories are meant to stay open.

Post-Migration and the Transnational Agency of the Balkan diaspora 



For years now, the Balkan diaspora has been hotly debated through the prism of belonging that idealises unbroken attachment to the former home and fantasies of return. Rigid economic frameworks have instead scrutinised the spillover effects of remittances and foreign investments on those grappling with a fragile...

It is a sunny May morning in Prijedor. The summer heat could already be felt from the early hours of the day. We entered the premises of the KVART Youth Center. The hallway was crowded, there was a sense of urgency in the air, everyone had their own tasks and moved from room to room....

Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the most serious ''dark tourism'' destinations on the planet. The remnants of the war and crimes committed, including the genocide in Srebrenica, have placed our country high on the list of destinations appealing to tourists seeking something different than the traditional ''sun, sea and sand'' holiday. 



Author: Sanela Karaica



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