Bruce Berton, head of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe’s mission to BiH, said Friday that the decision by the Zenica-Doboj Canton ’s decision to honor former Bosnian Army Third Corps Commander Sakib Mahmuljin, who is on trial for war crimes, shows disrespect for the victims.
“To overcome the legacy of war, Bosnia and Herzegovina must first respect innocent victims of war. Awarding those who are accused of war crimes does the opposite, while undermining reconciliation and community relations,” Berton said in a statement.
The Zenica-Doboj Canton’s Prime Minister Mirza Ganic delivered the award to former Bosnian Army Third Corps commander Mahmuljin at a ceremonial session of the canton’s assembly on Thursday.
