{"id":30191,"date":"2024-05-11T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-11T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.predsjednik.hr\/?post_type=news&p=30191"},"modified":"2024-05-13T11:30:29","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T09:30:29","slug":"president-milanovic-in-brcko-a-war-does-not-threaten-bih-the-danger-for-bih-is-to-lag-behind-while-the-world-moves-forward","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.predsjednik.hr\/en\/news\/president-milanovic-in-brcko-a-war-does-not-threaten-bih-the-danger-for-bih-is-to-lag-behind-while-the-world-moves-forward\/","title":{"rendered":"President Milanovi\u0107 in Tuzla, Pays Tribute to Fallen Members of the Croatian Defence Council\u2019s 115th Zrinski Brigade on its Anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cThe Croatian units from the time of the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Croatian Defence Council, are an example of good and rational cooperation with the Army of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Conflict was avoided, the territory was defended. It was not ideal, it was difficult, there were moments on the brink of conflict \u2013 such were the times. However, the common sense and wisdom of some people prevailed on the better side. That should be remembered and commemorated. This is the good part of our shared history,\u201d said the President of the Republic Zoran Milanovi\u0107 today in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, which he visited on the occasion of the 32nd<\/sup> anniversary of the establishment of the 115th<\/sup> Zrinski Tuzla Brigade of the Croatian Defence Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The President of the Republic paid tribute to the fallen members of the brigade by laying a wreath and lighting a candle at the memorial to the 115th<\/sup> Zrinski Tuzla Brigade of the Croatian Defence Council in the community of Husino. President Milanovi\u0107 was accompanied by the wartime commander of the 115th<\/sup> Zrinski Tuzla Brigade of the Croatian Defence Council Zvonko Juri\u0107, the President of the Association of Volunteers and Veterans of the Homeland War and Bearers of Military Decorations of the Tuzla Canton Mijo \u010caji\u0107, the President of the Croatian Disabled Homeland War Veterans\u2019 Association of the Tuzla Canton Vlado Pavlja\u0161evi\u0107, the Chief of Staff of the 115th<\/sup> Zrinski Tuzla Brigade of the Croatian Defence Council Milenko Horvati\u0107, the President of the Association of Families of the Fallen Zvonko Kubinek, Deputy SIS Commander Niko Juri\u0107, Special Adviser to the President of the Republic of Croatia for Homeland War Veterans Marijan Marekovi\u0107, Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to Bosnia and Herzegovina Ivan Saboli\u0107, Consul General of the Republic of Croatia in Tuzla Ivan Bandi\u0107, and the Military Envoy of the Republic of Croatia to Bosnia and Herzegovina Colonel Davor Kiralj.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Zrinski Brigade of the Croatian Defence Council emerged as a volunteer force, marking the inaugural and sole defensive unit in the Tuzla area during that period. Established in May 1992, its inception coincided with the growing realization of imminent aggression and conflict expanding across Bosnia and Herzegovina. The brigade\u2019s primary objective was safeguarding Croats residing in Tuzla and adjacent municipalities such as \u017divinice, Lukavac, Lopare, and Banovi\u0107i, where approximately 40 thousand Croats lived prior to the outbreak of war. Over the course of its existence, nearly 3,000 individuals served in the ranks of the 115th<\/sup> Zrinski Brigade of the Croatian Defence Council. Tragically, 48 of these defenders lost their lives, with 64 sustaining serious injuries and 137 enduring lighter wounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the commemoration of the 32nd<\/sup> anniversary of the Croatian Defence Council\u2019s establishment in Knin this April, the President of the Republic and Commander in Chief of the Croatian Armed Forces Zoran Milanovi\u0107 bestowed the Order of Nikola \u0160ubi\u0107 Zrinski upon the 115th<\/sup> Zrinski Brigade of the Croatian Defence Council. This prestigious decoration was awarded in recognition of the extraordinary valour demonstrated by its members during the Homeland War.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After paying tribute at the brigade\u2019s memorial, President Milanovi\u0107 met with the members of the 115th<\/sup> Zrinski Tuzla Brigade of the Croatian Defence Council. Alongside its wartime commander, Zvonko Juri\u0107, he visited the \u201cHusino\u201d Cultural Centre in Tuzla, where they viewed an exhibition of war photographs. During his visit to Tuzla, the Croatian President held a meeting with Zijad Lugavi\u0107, the Mayor of Tuzla, and toured the Saints Peter and Paul Franciscan Monastery. In a meeting with the abbot, Fr. \u017deljko Nikoli\u0107, President Milanovi\u0107 received a comprehensive overview of the monastery\u2019s initiatives and undertakings. Notably, Fr. Nikoli\u0107 emphasized the significance of the Croatian Cultural Centre \u201cSveti Franjo,\u201d describing it as a vital project for both the Franciscan community and the Croatian population in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as for the broader community of Tuzla and its inhabitants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PHOTO: Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia \/ Dario Andri\u0161ek<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u201cThe Croatian units from the time of the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Croatian Defence Council, are an example of good and rational cooperation with the Army of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Conflict was avoided, the territory was defended. It was not ideal, it was difficult, there were moments on the brink of conflict \u2013 such were the times. However, the common sense and wisdom of some people prevailed on the better side. That should be remembered and commemorated. This is the good part of our shared history,\u201d said the President of the Republic Zoran Milanovi\u0107 today in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, which he visited on the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of the establishment of the 115th Zrinski Tuzla Brigade of the Croatian Defence Council.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":30145,"template":"","news-cat":[12],"class_list":["post-30191","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","news-cat-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nPresident Milanovi\u0107 in Tuzla, Pays Tribute to Fallen Members of the Croatian Defence Council\u2019s 115th Zrinski Brigade on its Anniversary - President of the Republic of Croatia - Zoran Milanovi\u0107<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.predsjednik.hr\/en\/news\/president-milanovic-in-brcko-a-war-does-not-threaten-bih-the-danger-for-bih-is-to-lag-behind-while-the-world-moves-forward\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"President Milanovi\u0107 in Tuzla, Pays Tribute to Fallen Members of the Croatian Defence Council\u2019s 115th Zrinski Brigade on its Anniversary - President of the Republic of Croatia - Zoran Milanovi\u0107\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"\u201cThe Croatian units from the time of the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Croatian Defence Council, are an example of good and rational cooperation with the Army of Bosnia and Herzegovina. 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