Journalist Mirza Sadiković dies in Bihać at the age of 65

(Patria) - Journalist Mirza Sadiković has died in Bihać at the age of 65. He was involved in journalism from 1984 when he worked for the newspaper “Oslobođenje“, and from 1987 to 2015, when he retired, he worked for RTV Sarajevo, RTV BiH, and later for Federal TV and BHT1.

He is the recipient of the highest journalistic award in BiH – the “Srđan Aleksić“ award for continuous reporting on human rights and the development of socially responsible journalism and contribution to the building of BiH, as well as for promoting human rights, empathy, and raising public awareness for true civilizational values.

In addition, he received the Plaque of the Union for Sustainable Return and Integration of BiH for his selfless, long-term contribution and support to refugees and displaced persons, the implementation of Annex VII of the Dayton Peace Agreement, and this year he also received the highest award of the City of Bihać, the Charter “February 26th“.

The funeral prayer will be held tomorrow, July 13, at the Humci cemetery after the afternoon prayer (ikindija), and a memorial session will be held at 11:00 AM at the Cultural Center in Bihać.