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Izetbegovic accuses UN of sabotaging Pope’s visit

UN Chief Yasushi Akashi, including Britain and France, the two countries with the largest military contingents in the force, are pro-Serbian and hostile to Bosnian interests. By Roger Cohen New York Times 8 September 1994. The Bosnian President said today … Continue reading

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Vatican Opposes Abortion for Bosniak Rape Victims

Vatican Denies it Permitted Nuns to Use Pills Toledo Blade, p.8 5 March 1993. ROME (NYT) — A controversy initially stirred by Pope John Paul II’s public opposition to abortion for victims of rape in Bosnia-Herzegovina prompted the Vatican yesterday … Continue reading

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Bosnian Muslims to Honor Pope John Paul II

By Aida Cerkez, The Associated Press They may not recognize him as a saint, but Muslims in Bosnia are considering honouring the late Pope John Paul II with a monument in the heart of Sarajevo. Because of his support for … Continue reading

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