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If I haven’t yet broken your heart, perhaps I will with a more personal story of two people – Admira Ismić and Boško Brkić. [Photo from Sarajevo Times.] Boško was a Bosnian Serb just a bit shy of his 25th …

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The Siege of Sarajevo. As a reminder, here’s how the Serbian forces (JNA) surrounded Sarajevo:. On 2 May 1992, Bosnian Serb forces established a total blockade of the city blocking the major access roads, cutting off supplies of food and …

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In previous entries, I’ve touched upon some of the contrasts that make Sarajevo Sarajevo. The mix of ancient and modern. The fusion of east and west.  The tolerant juxtaposition of religious belief and practice. And, above all, the resolute display …