Memory War: WWII Memorials in Bosnia as Instruments of Division and Conflict The first instalment in a new BIRN series examines how World War II memorials in Bosnia and Herzegovina were built to foster unity between Yugoslavia's peoples, but have become instruments of manipulation, historical revisionism and political propaganda.

Carney appoints former war crimes prosecutor as Canada governor general Louise Arbour will serve as Canada’s representative of King Charles and carry out ceremonial and constitutional duties Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, has appointed a former supreme court justice and war crimes prosecutor as the country’s new governor general, saying her appointment would reflect the importance of global institutions. Louise Arbour, a celebrated jurist, served as United Nations commissioner and prosecuted war crimes in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, will serve as Canada’s representative of King Charles III. Continue reading...