Over the last two weeks, the Congress of Bosniaks of North America participated in meetings with senior U.S. Government officials and legislators, including the Department of State, National Security Council and members of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. …
Today, we commemorate White Armband Day, May 31st, with heavy hearts and solemn reflections. On this day, we remember the innocent lives lost in Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina. We wear white armbands as a symbol of purity and a silent tribute to those who suffered …
The Congress of Bosniaks of North America strongly condemns the provocative and unconstitutional celebration of January 9th. The Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina has ruled several times that celebrating January 9th is unconstitutional. Observing this day as a public holiday not only perpetuates historical …
Bosnia and Herzegovina as a state, its territory, and its borders have a long historical tradition. The Bosnian state emerged in the late 12th century, and over the next two centuries, its territory expanded in all directions. Bosnia’s King Tvrtko I ruled not only the …
November 20 – The Congress of Bosniaks of North America wishes its Bosniak community and all Sandžak citizens a happy Sandžak Day. On November 20, the Bosniaks of Sandžak mark this important date. In doing so, they preserve the memory of the National Anti-Fascist Council …
Senate Introduces Bill to Establish a National Srebrenica Genocide Remembrance Day in the United States October 16, 2023 – In remembrance of the Srebrenica Genocide, and the immense human tragedy it represents, the Congress of Bosniaks of North America (“CBNA”) is proud to support the …
October 14, 2023 – This past Saturday, members of the Board of Directors of the Congress of Bosniaks of North America (“CBNA”) virtually attended a meeting with the Congressional Delegation (“CODEL”) that traveled to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and visited the Srebrenica Memorial Center. Joining CBNA …
Aug 1, 2023 – The Office for the Coordination of Bosniak National Councils, held their 10th annual conference on July 29th, 2023 in Rožaje, Montenegro. The Office encompasses Bosniak Councils from Bosnia and Herzegovina (Council of the Congress of Bosniak Intellectuals (VKBI BIH)), Montenegro (Bosniak …
The Congress of Bosniaks of North America joins the international community in commemorating the solemn anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide, a dark chapter in human history that serves as a stark reminder of the atrocities committed during the aggression on Bosnia and Herzegovina. As we …
Today, May 31st, the Congress of Bosniaks of North America, along with the wider Bosniak community and countless other organizations, observes White Armband Day, to honor the memory of the victims of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide committed in Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina …
