Regional commemorations honor victims of historical conflicts

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Various commemorative events and memorial unveilings are taking place across Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Slovenia to honor victims of past conflicts.

In Čanak, a renovated monument was unveiled to honor Croatian defenders and civilian victims of the Homeland War, specifically those lost in December 1991 and during Operation Storm in 1995. Members of the Association of Volunteers and Veterans of the Homeland War of Primorsko-Goranska County attended the ceremony to pay respects to fallen soldiers such as Marino Cvetković and Dr. Jurica Ivko.

Other regional observances include the 35th anniversary of the liberation of the Slatina barracks, the 35th anniversary of the formation of the 204th Brigade in Vukovar, and the 35th anniversary of the capture of the JNA barracks in Rogoznica and Zečevo. In Slovenia, a ceremony in Ranče marked the 82nd anniversary of the deaths of six partisans, with Zdenka Črešnik of the Association of Fighters from Fram emphasizing the importance of passing these historical memories to younger generations.

Additional commemorations were noted in Posušje, Kupres, Međuvije, and Lišani Ostrovički, where monuments were dedicated to victims of the Homeland War, World War II, and other historical tragedies.

Entities

Association of Fighters from Fram · Association of Volunteers and Veterans of the Homeland War of Primorsko-Goranska · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Croatia · Darijana Filipović · Dragan Čović · HVO HB · Homeland War · Jurica Ivko · Marino Cvetković · Posušje · Tomo Medved

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[● 2 SOURCES] The commemoration included a ceremonial march and the laying of wreaths at the central monument in Posušje. pogled.ba · posusje.net
[● 2 SOURCES] Tomo Medved, Deputy Prime Minister of Croatia and Minister of Croatian Veterans, attended the ceremony. pogled.ba · posusje.net
[● 2 SOURCES] The event marked the 32nd anniversary of the Association of Volunteers and Veterans of the Homeland War HVO HB. pogled.ba · posusje.net
[● 2 SOURCES] Darijana Filipović stated that the generation of Croatian defenders did not choose their time but stood up for their homes and people when required. pogled.ba · posusje.net
[● 2 SOURCES] Lidija Bradara, President of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, was present at the commemoration. pogled.ba · posusje.net
[● 2 SOURCES] Dragan Čović led the delegation of the Croatian National Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina at the commemoration. pogled.ba · posusje.net