Historical Events tagged with "ethnic conflicts"

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Politics & Government

Creation of Republika Srpska in Bosnia

January 9th, 1992 33 years ago

Representatives of the Serb People in Bosnia and Herzegovina convened a notable assembly to declare the establishment of Republika Srpska, a new entity within Yugoslavia. This assembly highlighted the political aspirations of Bosnian Serbs, reflecting ethnic divisions amidst growing tensions. The proclamation aimed to establish a Serbian national territory, asserting self-determination during the turbulent period leading up to the Bosnian War. Key leaders, such as Radovan Karadžić, played a pivotal role in the assembly's proceedings and the declaration of this new state.

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