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The year behind us brought numerous challenges and difficult moments for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Floods, landslides and landslides at the beginning of October they took at least 20 lives, including Donja Jablanica was the hardest hit with 15 casualties. The evacuation was carried out with the help of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovinaand health institutions in Mostar and Konjic treated a large number of injured. The Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina declared a state of natural calamity and launched humanitarian actions to help the victims.
The political scene is marked local electionsin which the largest political parties retained key positions. HDZ BiH, SDA, SNSD and the Bosniak-citizen bloc achieved significant results, while Banja Luka remained in the hands of the opposition, led by Drasko Stanivuković from PDP.
Case “Respirators” continues to attract public attention, after The Appellate Panel of the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina overturned the verdict against Fikret Hodžić and his company. Repeated court proceedings are expected, which could have far-reaching consequences for the fight against corruption.
Society was shaken and a series of femicidesincluding the tragic case in Ključ at the end of the year. More than 5,000 women sought help because of the violence, while activists called for legal changes which would treat femicide as a separate crime.
Winter has come snow storm which paralyzed traffic and caused collapse in many parts of the Balkans, including Zenica, Bihać and Gradačac. A state of emergency was declared in Drvar, while rescue operations were hampered throughout the region.
The year 2024 will be remembered for difficult trials, political turmoil and loud calls for changes in society.
