Aida Cherkez
Aida Cherkez is a Bosnian journalist who gained prominence for her courageous reporting during the Siege of Sarajevo in the 1990s. She worked for the Associated Press, covering the harrowing realities of war from her office in a basement amid constant shelling and the absence of electricity. Cherkez's experiences during the Bosnian War shaped her perspective on conflict and journalism, leading her to advocate for the importance of sharing stories from war-torn regions. In 2022, she reached out to Ukrainians in the wake of Russia's invasion, drawing parallels between their experiences and her own, emphasizing the need to learn from past conflicts. Cherkez's voice serves as a crucial reminder of the long-lasting impacts of war and the necessity of resilience and compassion in the face of adversity.
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Aida Cherkez was a journalist who covered the war events for the Associated Press.
Балканський пиріг. Війна в Боснії, яку не помітили США, план Голбрука, Кіссінджер 2.0, Дейтонська угода і 30 років хиткого миру
Ukraine· 2025-12-14
Aida Cherkez is a young journalist who covered the war in Bosnia for the Associated Press from her office in a basement under constant shelling.
Аїда Черкез: Мені легше прислухатися до бомб, ніж до чобіт солдатів, що піднімаються сходамиUkraine· 2025-05-26
Aida Cherkez is a young journalist who covered the war in Bosnia for the Associated Press from her office in a basement under constant shelling.
Аїда Черкез: Мені легше прислухатися до бомб, ніж до чобіт солдатів, що піднімаються сходамиUkraine· 2025-05-26