Consider This from NPR In Bosnia, Fear Mounts Over Rising Ethnic Tensions
Feb 9, 2022
Join NPR correspondent Frank Langfitt, who reported from Sarajevo, as he delves into the rising ethnic tensions in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He discusses the fragile state of this multi-ethnic nation, and the looming threat of renewed violence as echoes of a brutal past resurface. Langfitt highlights the disillusionment of the youth, shaped by decades of corruption and turmoil, and reflects on Sarajevo's transformation from a war zone to a vibrant tourist destination. Personal accounts reveal the emotional scars that still impact residents today.
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Bosnian War
- Bosnia-Herzegovina held an independence vote in 1992, leading to war.
- Bosnian Serbs shelled Sarajevo and forced Bosniaks into camps.
Renewed Crisis
- Ethnic tensions in Bosnia never truly disappeared after the war.
- The country is currently facing another crisis.
Samantha Power's Work
- Samantha Power reported on the Bosnian War after college.
- She now heads USAID and works to support peace in Bosnia.