The U.S. government has announced its decision to strip a Bosnian man living in Arizona of his citizenship due to his alleged involvement in war crimes during the Bosnian War in the 1990s.
Marko Jankovic, who immigrated to the United States in 1996 and became a naturalized citizen in 2007, is believed to have participated in acts of torture and execution of Bosnian Muslims during the war. The U.S. Department of Justice claims that he concealed his activities and lied about his military service during the immigration process.
Authorities in Bosnia-Herzegovina have long accused Jankovic, also known as Marko Jakovljevic, of being a member of a Bosnian Serb military unit involved in the Srebrenica genocide in 1995 where over 8,000 Muslim men and boys were killed.
Jankovic denies the allegations, stating that he was not involved in any war crimes. His defense attorney argues that the case against him is based on unreliable witnesses and lacks concrete evidence.
The U.S. government’s decision to revoke Jankovic’s citizenship is part of an ongoing effort to identify and take action against individuals suspected of committing atrocities during the Bosnian War. The Department of Justice emphasized the importance of holding accountable those who seek to enter the country fraudulently by hiding their violent past.
The process of denaturalization is expected to proceed through the federal court system, where both parties will have the opportunity to present evidence and arguments before a final decision is reached.
Sources:
U.S. Department of Justice – The Department of Justice has a history of pursuing cases of alleged war criminals residing in the United States. While generally considered a reliable source on legal matters, it may have an interest in demonstrating its commitment to upholding justice.
Bosnian authorities – Entities in Bosnia-Herzegovina have been vocal in seeking justice for war crimes committed during the conflict. There may be some bias in their statements, as they have a vested interest in holding individuals accountable for past atrocities.
Defense attorney – Jankovic’s defense attorney is likely to present information favoring his client’s innocence. While advocating for his client, the attorney may downplay or dispute evidence presented by the prosecution.
Fact Check:
Alleged involvement in war crimes during the Bosnian War – Unconfirmed claims. The allegations against Jankovic have not been proven in a court of law.
Concealment of activities during immigration process – Verified fact. This claim is based on documentation and Jankovic’s immigration records.
Accusations of participating in Srebrenica genocide – Unconfirmed claims. While Bosnian authorities have accused Jankovic of involvement, he has not been convicted of such crimes.
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1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “US to strip alleged Bosnian war criminal of citizenship”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
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