# Commemorations of Bosnian defense units

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/commemorations-of-bosnian-defense-units
> Updated: 2026-09-08T17:24:16.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Refik Lendo, Vice President of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has participated in multiple commemorations honoring units of the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

In Mostar, Lendo attended a ceremony for the Šargan Independent Gatačka Brigade, which included the presentation of a new monograph documenting the unit’s history. He emphasized the necessity of documenting the country’s defense history to honor those who died and to inform future generations.

Following this, Lendo attended a formal academy in Bugojno to mark the Day of the Bugojno Units. During his address, he called for political unity, warning that internal divisions could jeopardize national sovereignty. He also criticized the glorification of war criminals, suggesting that individuals promoting such figures should face political consequences.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Refik Lendo calls for unity at Bugojno units commemoration

Vice President Refik Lendo commemorated the Bugojno units in Bosnia and Herzegovina, calling for national unity and political consequences for those who glorify war criminals.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/refik-lendo-calls-for-unity-at-bugojno-units-commemoration

### 2026-08-23: Refik Lendo commemorates Šargan Brigade in Mostar

Refik Lendo attended a ceremony in Mostar commemorating the Šargan Independent Gatačka Brigade and the promotion of a new historical monograph about the unit.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/refik-lendo-commemorates-argan-brigade-in-mostar

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