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Islam between East and West

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Alija Izetbegovic
Alija Izetbegovic

Alija Izetbegovic was a Bosnian politician born on August 8, 1925, and died on October 19, 2003. He played a significant role in the Bosnian War for independence and served as the first President of Bosnia and Herzegovina. more

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