Post by Emperor AAdmin on Oct 22, 2019 15:26:53 GMT -5
Bosnia-Herzegovina: Divided By a Bridge (2003)
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Bridging Bosnia Herzegovina (2003): The destruction of Mostar bridge helped awaken the
world to the horrors of the Bosnian war. Now it is being rebuilt amid hopes it will become
a symbol of a united Bosnia
For more than 400 years Mostar bridge spanned the Neretva, physically uniting the two banks
of the river. It was an architectural masterpiece, drawing tourists from around the world. The
shocking images of its destruction horrified everyone and it was mourned as one of the main
casualties of the war. However, with hindsight, Mostorian Maja Popovac is glad it fell: "It was
maybe the quickest and most direct note to the world that something bad is happening." Even
now, the scars of the conflict are everywhere. It is hoped that the rebuilding of the bridge
will signal a return to prosperity. But religious tensions still threaten any hope of lasting
reconciliation. The Muslim community is angered by the Croat's construction of a 33 m cross
overloading the city. Some Croats reject the new bridge altogether, claiming it will bring no
benefit to them. But for the vast majority, there seems little doubt that the bridge is a crucial
monument to peace.
Comments:
provenxreaperx
1 day ago
what a meaningless war. they turned on each other their friends their allied and also
destroying thei own homes and history. Mankind are its own worst enemy. Live in peace
and harmony not in anger and dellution.
Ogi Gligic
23 hours ago (edited)
Bosnia is split by International Agree in Dayton, Dayton agreement. Serbian get 49%
and Muslim-Croat federation 51.Republica Srpska, 49%,looking forward to get
independence or get along with Serbia.
Jenny Hughes
1 day ago
I agree: no christian crosses (or other religious symbols) on hills or mountains (prefer
them natural, no need for adornment), there are many here in France and I think it's
wrong to put any religion on show like that to claim and ruin a natural place, nature is
for everyone. Also the cross is very distasteful because it was used for torture, I hate
seeing it anywhere, nor would I want to hear the islamic call to prayer (especially
several times every day) - that is noise pollution as are church bells, if I made that
much noise I'd be arrested & locked up.
ToxicVaccines ToxicFluoride, HIV HOAX
1 day ago
The muslims complain about the cross, saying that it belongs in a church not on
top of the mountain.
However they do not seem to mind the ocustic pollution coming from their call to prayer
However they do not seem to mind the ocustic pollution coming from their call to prayer
being proclaimed with loud speakers three times a day from the top of their mosque for
non muslims to hear...
Disgusting hypocrites!!