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Siege of Mostar

Siege of Mostar


Siege of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the important events in history. 1992 - occurred between 1993. First, the Croatian Defence Union and 4 ARBiH Union begins with the struggle against the Yugoslav Army. This phenomenon is exacerbated by the fact that in Bosnia and Herzegovina declared independence from Yugoslavia. Over time, the conflict began to fight with the Muslims become more severe while Bosnian Croats, Bosnian Croat War II - has developed into Bosnia fight.

Bosnia and Herzegovina declares its independence from Yugoslavia in Mostar was under siege for 18 months. Yugoslav army bombed Mostar first on April 3, 1992. Has seized control of the city in the weeks after step. The assault on the date of June 12, 1992 in Mostar has become more severe. A monastery damaged structures in this period, a Catholic cathedral, a palace, a library with more than 50,000 books, there are approximately 14 units mosque. One of the most important structures are damaged Serbian Orthodox Cathedral. The 19th century, this building was damaged by Croats.



During the siege of Mostar east - is divided into west. The western part of HVO forces, while the eastern side was ruled by the Bosnian Army. HVO forces in early 1993, has prevented more difficult gaining international aid from reaching the city. This period was also attended by the restrictions in informing the radio and the press. In addition, thousands of Bosnian was forced to go to the east side of the non-Muslims and Croats. This process has resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries cases.



Mostar is one of the major events that occurred during the siege of Mostar Bridge, the 427-year-old is damaged. After 9 November 1993 took place this grave situation to bridge the renovation work has been various attempts and the bridge was reopened in 2004. Upon damage to the bridge has made an official statement said it deliberately made and the strategic importance of such a thing because it is referenced.

After the end of the Bosnian war Mostar has begun to work to rebuild the bridge. It was decided to make a bridge close to the original and in the reconstruction of the bridge was used local materials. Construction works started in 2001 and finished in 2004, Mostar Bridge was opened to restart the service. Located about what happened after the Siege of Mostar HVO leaders and officials in the Croatian army, which some people have been prosecuted. But this person was found guilty according to law despite all experienced those battles.

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