Bridging Bosnia Herzegovina (2003): The destruction of Mostar bridge helped awaken the world to the horrors of the Bosnian war. Now it is being rebuilt amid hopes it will become a symbol of a united Bosnia
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For more than 400 years Mostar bridge spanned the Neretva, physically uniting the two banks of the river. It was an architectural masterpiece, drawing tourists from around the world. The shocking images of its destruction horrified everyone and it was mourned as one of the main casualties of the war. However, with hindsight, Mostorian Maja Popovac is glad it fell: "It was maybe the quickest and most direct note to the world that something bad is happening." Even now, the scars of the conflict are everywhere. It is hoped that the rebuilding of the bridge will signal a return to prosperity. But religious tensions still threaten any hope of lasting reconciliation. The Muslim community is angered by the Croat's construction of a 33 m cross overloading the city. Some Croats reject the new bridge altogether, claiming it will bring no benefit to them. But for the vast majority, there seems little doubt that the bridge is a crucial monument to peace.
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