only the dead have seen the end of war

Almost two and a half thousand years ago Plato said "Only the dead have seen the end of war", and how true he was.

Commemorating the 15th anniversary of genocide in Srebrenica on 11th July showed how raw the wounds and emotions of war are in Bosnia. However, uniquely subdued and expressed in such a dignified manner. Not a single call for revenge or discrimination.

But, does the endurance wear off, especially against the sea of coffins?

sustainable return or electioneering

Bosnian Television "Crta" program last night revealed the depth of misuse of the Dayton Peace Agreement aim on Return of Refugees in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Any activity on the return, especially sustainable return of refugees, seems to come under the spotlight as the election's day nears. Municipality of Zvornik and Bosniak returnees were the special focus of the program. Their divisiveness came to the forefront instead of united front calling for the mobilisation of resources that could help sustainable return of all the refugees.

This was a grim reminder that as the time goes by, the hope for return fades more and more. The returnees are turned against each other in order to shift the focus from the real issue - the inalienable right of return, its timelessness and the responsibility of the State to make it possible.

What should returnees expect the State to do? Is the timeline on the right of return breach of the right of refugees?