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2 clusters · 12 sources · 29 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 2 days ago

Categories: CULTURE

Croatia‑Bosnia 1991 war commemorations

Entities: Ilidža, Bosnia and Herzegovina · Gordana Lederer · Gdje smo bili ’91 exhibition · Tomo Medved · Petra Barišić

Overview

In late June 2026, schools in Croatia and Bosnia‑and‑Herzegovina marked graduation ceremonies and various anniversaries linked to the 1991 war period.

By the end of July, the commemorations expanded into high‑profile public events. In Pula, Croatia, a multimedia exhibition titled “Gdje smo bili ’91” opened at the Dom hrvatskih branitelja to mark the 35th anniversary of wartime unit formations, featuring photographs, testimonies, archival material, and a round‑table on unit structuring. Local officials such as mayor Peđa Grbin and police chief Božo Kirin attended.

Simultaneously, Ilidža, Bosnia‑and‑Herzegovina hosted a multi‑day programme for the 34th anniversary of the Fourth Cavalry Motorized Brigade of the Bosnian Army. Activities included a memorial tournament, religious services, wreath‑laying, and concerts, culminating with a performance by Eldin Huseinbegović on 30 July 2026.

Continuing the series of commemorations, the Croatian Government announced it will sponsor a ceremony on 10 August 2026 to mark the 35th anniversary of war photographer Gordana Lederer’s death. The event will be held at the “Slomljeni pejzaž” memorial on hill Čukur above Kostajnica and will feature remarks by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Veterans Tomo Medved, highlighting Lederer’s contribution to truth‑seeking, media freedom and the defence of the Republic during the Homeland War.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 2 SOURCES] The Croatian Government will sponsor the 35th anniversary of Gordan Lederer's death on 10 August at the “Slomljeni pejzaž” memorial near Kostajnica. (d921a0ef-9a56-411e-bcaa-b263e3357d2b, b00fc13b-2506-4d6d-bfd5-303d40928c48)
[● 2 SOURCES] Gordan Lederer was killed on 10 August 1991 by a sniper while filming Croatian defenders. (d921a0ef-9a56-411e-bcaa-b263e3357d2b, b00fc13b-2506-4d6d-bfd5-303d40928c48)
[● 2 SOURCES] Ilidža marked the 34th anniversary of the 4th Motorized Brigade with concerts, religious ceremonies and a tribute concert by Eldin Huseinbegović on 30 July. (cd0b4e66-fbea-48f9-b57c-f53e50655545, f2e77244-a628-4cb5-97ec-298294d6d575)
[● 2 SOURCES] The 35th anniversary of the death of war photographer Gordana Lederer will be commemorated on 10 August at the memorial 'Slomljeni pejzaž' on hill Čukur near Kostajnica, Croatia. (Both d921a0ef and b00fc13b)
[● 2 SOURCES] The commemoration will be under the sponsorship of the Croatian Government. (Both d921a0ef and b00fc13b)
[● 2 SOURCES] Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Croatian Veterans Tomo Medved said the event expresses lasting grief and gratitude for Gordana Lederer's contribution. (Both d921a0ef and b00fc13b)
[● 2 SOURCES] Gordana Lederer was killed on 10 August 1991 at age 33 by a sniper while filming Croatian defenders during Serbian attacks on Pounje. (Both d921a0ef and b00fc13b)
[● 2 SOURCES] The memorial 'Slomljeni pejzaž' features a stylised broken camera lens, designed by sculptor Petra Barišić and architectural studio NFO (architects Kate Marunice and Nenad Ravnić). (Both d921a0ef and b00fc13b)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The 31st anniversary of the liberation of Glamoč and Operation “Ljeto ’95” was commemorated on 29 July in Glamoč, Bosnia and Herzegovina. (8b5b7b1a-5da2-4764-ad32-b420a887f12f)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Sigma Bellatrix released the music video “Oratio Bellatoris” for the 35th anniversary of the Homeland War, receiving over 45 000 views in its first week. (d47d5017-ddd5-4dd7-942e-f5d2adcd045e)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The documentary‑drama “Glavu dole, ruke na leđa” about Vukovar fighters in Serbian camps was screened in Kaštela on 3 August under city sponsorship. (a6389c00-1a79-4800-a13d-afb0425c5e24)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The multimedia exhibition “Gdje smo bili ’91.” opened in Pula’s House of Veterans on 3 August, showcasing photographs and archives from 1991. (82e2977b-d946-42a9-a7a9-645b6ad06e00)

Timeline

2 days ago

[CULTURE] 12 sources
Croatian Government Sponsors 35th Anniversary of War Photographer Gordana Lederer
Croatia backs a 35‑year remembrance of war photographer Gordana Lederer, holding a ceremony on 10 August at the “Slomljeni pejzaž” memorial, with Deputy PM Tomo Medved highlighting his legacy.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Croatian and Bosnian schools hold graduation ceremonies and anniversaries
Schools in Croatia and Bosnia held graduation ceremonies and milestone celebrations, honoring top students, marking a 101‑year anniversary, and reuniting a war‑era graduating class.

Sources

cgn.dgu.hr · glaspodravine.hr · hms.ba · hrvatski-fokus.hr · icv.hr · konantetsudo.jp · novilist.hr · prigorski.hr · pula.hr · sarajevo-x.com · vijesti.ba · vijesti.hrt.hr

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