Alija Izetbegović
Alija Izetbegović was a prominent Bosnian politician, lawyer, and author who served as the first President of Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1990 to 1996. He played a crucial role in Bosnia's fight for independence during the breakup of Yugoslavia and was a key figure in the country's political landscape during the Bosnian War. Izetbegović was known for his advocacy of Islamic principles in governance and for his efforts to maintain a multi-ethnic society in Bosnia. His leadership was marked by significant challenges, including wartime atrocities and post-war reconstruction efforts, and he remains a controversial figure in the history of the region.
Born on Aug 08, 1925 (101 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 5 | 6.80 | 1.04% | +10% | 3,280,815 | 37,437 | $19,000 | 217$ |
| Serbia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 16,180 | $55,000 | 102$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 8.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 628,066 | 1,187 | $5,500 | 10$ |
| Totals | 7 | 12,646,252 | 54,804 | $79,500 | 329$ |
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Bosnia and Herzegovina:
Alija Izetbegović is remembered as the first president and supreme commander of the Army of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Montenegro:
Alija Izetbegović was the first president of Bosnia and Herzegovina and signed the Dayton Agreement.
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Serbia:
Alija Izetbegović was the first president of Bosnia and Herzegovina and signed the Dayton Agreement.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina:
Fahrudin Radončić quoted Alija Izetbegović in his statement.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina:
Alija Izetbegović is quoted saying, 'We swear by the Great God, we will not be slaves.'
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Bosnia and Herzegovina:
Alija Izetbegović is compared to Slobodan Milošević in the context of the wars of the 1990s.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina:
Alija Izetbegović's image is featured on a proposed Bosnian coin.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina:
Prvi predsjednik međunarodno priznate države BiH: Alija Izetbegović rođen prije 101 godinu.
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Hungary:
Alija Izetbegovic was one of the leaders at the negotiation table during the Dayton Agreement.
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Switzerland:
Alija Izetbegovic was the Bosnian president involved in the peace negotiations.
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