# Public safety and homelessness in Mostar

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/public-safety-and-homelessness-in-mostar
> Updated: 2026-09-28T18:52:41.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Mostar is experiencing challenges related to homelessness and public safety. The Red Cross Mostar has identified between 15 and 20 homeless individuals in the city, alongside an influx of people from Zenica and Sarajevo engaged in begging.

Residents have reported disturbances in public spaces like parks and playgrounds, citing issues such as littering, public order disruptions, and the potential exploitation of minors. In response to a broader decline in security involving shootings and knife attacks, the political group Naša stranka Mostar has called for urgent institutional measures. These include permanent staffing for the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Herzegovina-Neretva Canton and the introduction of security culture education in schools.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Mostar residents report ongoing illegal dumping in city center

Residents in central Mostar report that despite municipal efforts to relocate waste containers, illegal dumping continues to cause hygiene and odor issues near the Razvitak building.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mostar-residents-report-ongoing-illegal-dumping-in-city-center

### 2026-09-28: Mostar faces rising homelessness and public safety concerns

Mostar is experiencing rising concerns over homelessness, organized begging, and public safety, prompting calls for improved policing and institutional intervention.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mostar-faces-rising-homelessness-and-public-safety-concerns

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