Bosnian Croats feel squeezed in Muslim-shared entity
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MOSTAR — More than 15 years since the end of Bosnia’s 1992-1995 war, Muslims and Croats still avoid each other in this picturesque southern town.
They were allies against the Serbs during most of the conflict, but also fought each other for a period, notably in the region around Mostar.
Under the Dayton settlement they were forced into an autonomous but shared federation, with the Serbs having their own entity, the Republika Srpska.
Now demands are building among Croats to be given their own autonomy amid feelings that the majority Muslims are squeezing them out of a voice..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20110430com3.html
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