Thursday, February 20, 2014

Bosnia's Protests brings EU response: Listen to your people

Anti-government protesters simulate an execution
 scene during a protest in Sarajevo February 17, 2014
(Reuters) - The European Union told Bosnia's fractious leaders on Tuesday to heed protesters' demands for more accountability and transparency after the worst bout of civil unrest since the Balkan country's 1992-95 war.

The protests over unemployment, graft and political inertia toppled four of 10 regional governments in Bosnia's autonomous Federation, dominated by Muslim Bosniaks and Croats. Bosnia is made up of two parts, the Federation and Serb Republic.

Smaller, peaceful protests continue in what may become the most ...Continue>>>

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