Ahmet Sejdić

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Ahmet Sejdić
Born (1960-01-02) 2 January 1960 (age 58)
Drokan, SR Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yugoslavia
Allegiance Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1992-1998).svg Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Years of service 1992–95
Unit 1st Višegrad Brigade
Commands held Commander in Višegrad
Battles/wars Bosnian War

Ahmet Sejdić (born 2 January 1960) is the former commander of the 1st Višegrad Brigade during the Bosnian War from 1992 to 1995. The brigade was made up of refugees and genocide survivors from Višegrad. It defended the pockets of the Višegrad area from mid-1992 till May 1993. After the brigade was forced to leave the Višegrad region, and move to Goražde because of the fall of Rogatica and lack of supplies, he became the commander of the 808th Muslim Brigade in Goražde. He was one of the leading actors in defending Goražde during the 1994 Bosnian Serb offensive. Now he lives happily with his wife and two beautiful daughters. The younger is called Dinela. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Biti svjedok istine". Rogatica.com. 7 August 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
  2. ↑ "20. godišnjica 1. Slavne višegradske brigade Armije BiH". Bosansko-podrinjski kanton Goražde. 9 June 2012. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
  3. ↑ Borger, Julian (23 March 2014). "War is over – now Serbs and Bosniaks fight to win control of a brutal history". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
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