Mayor Karić: Let's join the protest march, it's the least we can do

(Patria) - Benjamina Karić, Mayor of Sarajevo, called on the citizens of Sarajevo to join a protest march tomorrow at 6 PM due to the horrific crime in Gradačac.

In a video she posted, Karić said:

"Aware of the office I hold and the public attention it brings, allow me to abuse it at this moment.

The tragic murders in Gradačac do not allow me to sit idly by. I feel every obligation to do everything I can so that this topic does not have its expiration date, as usually happens.

Sarajevo is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina and it must be the point from which all important and strong messages are sent. I call on all citizens of Sarajevo to join in solidarity in a peaceful march in protest against all forms of violence around us, especially violence against women.

The City of Sarajevo will be the initiator and organizer of the protest march. It is time for institutions to take responsibility and give additional credibility and seriousness to the situation, which is alarming. I invite you to a peaceful, dignified protest march tomorrow, Monday at 6 PM. We will gather together at the Cathedral and walk to the Aria Center.

I call on all my fellow politicians, regardless of party affiliation, to take an hour tomorrow and join the march. My Sarajevo, this is the minimum we can do.

In addition to this, allow me to make an appeal. An appeal to the media to follow this topic, not to allow the system to fail again, to report, investigate, and inform us. Be dedicated, tireless, and professional in that. You have brought to light and uncovered all the biggest cases, let it be so now!" said the mayor.