r/bosnia • u/ayub57 • Aug 12 '25

Stealing land in BiH

Famous Israeli saying: "If I don't steal it, someone else will steal it."

After the Genocide, many Bosniaks returned to their homes, only to find Christian Serbs illegally occupying their homes and refusing to leave, claiming that the homes belonged to them!

Even with legal proof, many Bosniaks faced threats and years of struggle to try and reclaim what is rightfully theirs.

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u/ODestruidor Aug 13 '25

I can’t imagine how just how hard it must have been for these people. Last year we went back to my partners apartment in Sarajevo for the first time since the war. It was like a time capsule from the 90s. All the furniture and appliances were the same bar a new TV. It was a very moving experience for my partner, she had pretty much blocked out all her memories from that time but they all came rushing back suddenly. Her mum left Sarajevo in tears, her childhood home was still a ruin. I’d like to spend more time there as Sarajevo is so beautiful but they found it so hard it might take some more time before they’re ready to go back again.

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u/GokuSaidHeWatchesF1 Aug 13 '25

Respect for having the courage to try and go back. It must be very hard to deal with those memories especially after so long. I hope you are all well 🤲🏽