Ivan Vekić
Croatian politician and minister
Born
1938
87 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Croatia
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Held the position of Minister of the Interior in Croatia, overseeing internal affairs and law enforcement. Served as a colonel in the Croatian Army during the Croatian War of Independence. Actively participated in shaping the country's post-war policies and legal framework. Contributed to the development of Croatian legislation and governance structures.
Served as Croatian Minister of the Interior
Played a significant role during the Croatian War of Independence
Worked on legal reforms in post-war Croatia
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