Follow Alija Izetbegovic through 44 dated historical records for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
Zetbegovic publishes a manifesto entitled The Islamic Declaration, expressing his views on relationships between Islam, state and society. Ysed by Serb nationalists as one of excuses for the war, often quoting the declaration as an intent to create an Iranian style Muslim republic in Bosnia. Communist authorities interpreted the declaration as a call for introduction of Sharia law in Bosnia, and ban the publication
Zetbegovic publishes a manifesto entitled The Islamic Declaration, expressing his views on relationships between Islam, state and society
Izetbegovic writes his central work, the book "Islam between East and West", explores the notion that "Islam is the only synthesis capable of unifying mankinds essentially dualistic existence"
Sentenced to 14 years in prison, the verdict is strongly criticised by Western human rights organisations, including Amnesty International and Helsinki Watch, claiming the case was based on communist propaganda
Accused of intending to create "an ethnically pure Muslim Bosnia-Herzegovina".
Izetbegovic & 12 other Bosniak activists (including Melika Salihbegovic, Edhem Bicakcic, Omer Behmen, Mustafa Spahic and Hasan Cengic) are tried before a Sarajevo communist court for "hostile activity inspired by Muslim nationalism".
Sentenced to 14 years in prison, the verdict is strongly criticised by Western human rights organisations, including Amnesty International and Helsinki Watch, claiming the case was based on communist propaganda.
Sentenced to 14 years in prison, the verdict is strongly criticised by Western human rights organisations, including Amnesty International and Helsinki Watch, claiming the case was based on communist propaganda
Sentenced to 14 years in prison, the verdict is strongly criticised by Western human rights organisations, including Amnesty International and Helsinki Watch, claiming the case was based on communist propaganda
Wins the largest share of the vote, 33% of the seats
The introduction of a multi-party system in Yugoslavia prompts Izetbegovic and other Bosniak activists to establish a political party, the Party of Democratic Action (Stranka Demokratske Akcije, SDA)
The introduction of a multi-party system in Yugoslavia prompts Izetbegovic and other Bosniak activists to establish a political party, the Party of Democratic Action (Stranka Demokratske Akcije, SDA)
The referendum is boycotted by Serbs, who regard it as an unconstitutional move, but achieves a 99.4% vote in favour on a 67% turnout (which almost entirely constituted of the Bosniak and Croat communities)
Role range: 1991-1995
The referendum is boycotted by Serbs, who regard it as an unconstitutional move, but achieves a 99.4% vote in favour on a 67% turnout (which almost entirely constituted of the Bosniak and Croat communities).
Role range: 1991-1995
The referendum is boycotted by Serbs, who regard it as an unconstitutional move, but achieves a 99.4% vote in favour on a 67% turnout (which almost entirely constituted of the Bosniak and Croat communities).
Role range: 1991-1995
Bosniaks and Croats vote for independence in a Serb-boycotted referendum.
Role range: 1991-1995 – 1990-1996
Supports independence after voters approve separation from Yugoslavia.
Role range: 1992-1995
Alija Izetbegovic becomes President of the Presidency after independence preparations
Role range: 1992-1996
Sarajevo is encircled by Bosnian Serb forces.
Role range: 1991-1995 – 1990-1996
Leads the Bosnian government as Sarajevo comes under siege.
Role range: 1992-1995
Leads Bosnia and Herzegovina as international recognition is announced.
Role range: 1992-1995
Presents the Bosnian government's position at the London conference.
Role range: 1992-1995
Izetbegovic calls a national referendum on independence for Bosnia as a European condition for recognition of Bosnia as independent state.
Role range: 1991-1995
Izetbegovic withdraws his signature from the Lisbon Agreement and declares his opposition to any type of division of Bosnia
Role range: 1991-1995
Portuguese diplomat Jose Cutileiro drafts a plan, later known as the Lisbon Agreement, that would turn Bosnia into a triethnic cantonal state.
Role range: 1991-1995
The Bosniaks and Croats seek an independent Bosnia while the Serbs want it to remain in a rump Yugoslavia dominated by Serbia.
Role range: 1991-1995
Portuguese diplomat Jose Cutileiro drafts a plan, later known as the Lisbon Agreement, that would turn Bosnia into a triethnic cantonal state.
Role range: 1991-1995
Welcomes United Nations protection for Srebrenica's civilian population.
Role range: 1992-1995
Appointed Head of State for Bulgaria
Role range: 1993-
Calls for international action after civilians are killed at Markale market.
Role range: 1992-1995
The Serbian siege of Sarajevo is lifted after a UN-NATO ultimatum
The Serbian siege of Sarajevo is lifted after a UN-NATO ultimatum
The Serbian siege of Sarajevo is lifted after a UN-NATO ultimatum
The political divisions of Bosnia and Herzegovina and its structure of Government are agreed upon as part the constitution that makes up Annex 4 of the General Framework Agreement concluded at Dayton
Role range: 1991-1995
The main participants from the region are Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic (representing the Bosnian Serb interests due to absence of Karadzic), Croatian President Franjo Tudjman and Bosnian President Alija Izetbegovic
Role range: 1991-1995
The political divisions of Bosnia and Herzegovina and its structure of Government are agreed upon as part the constitution that makes up Annex 4 of the General Framework Agreement concluded at Dayton
Role range: 1991-1995
The NATO-led IFOR (Implementation Force) as responsible for implementing military aspects of the Dayton Accords and deployed on the Twentieth December 1995, taking over the forces of the UNPROFOR
Role range: 1991-1995
The NATO-led IFOR (Implementation Force) as responsible for implementing military aspects of the Dayton Accords and deployed on the Twentieth December 1995, taking over the forces of the UNPROFOR
Role range: 1991-1995
Izetbegovic accepts the Dayton peace framework after years of war in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Role range: 1990-1996
Initials the agreement ending the Bosnian War.
Role range: 1992-1995
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