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Day of Mourning Declared In Bosnia's Gradacac After Triple Murder

People protest against domestic violence in Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina, on August 14 following a triple murder in Gradacac.
People protest against domestic violence in Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina, on August 14 following a triple murder in Gradacac.

Officials in Bosnia-Herzegovina have announced a day of mourning on August 16 to honor the victims of a triple murder in the city of Gradacac. The incident, which occurred on August 11, saw a man livestream the killing of his ex-wife. He then posted another video saying he had killed two others and shot several more people. He later died by suicide. Local law enforcement is investigating the matter. No motive for the murders has been made public. Thousands of citizens held protests in several cities on the day of the murders to demand authorities curb violence against women. To read the original story by RFE/RL’s Balkan Service, click here.

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