
Franjo Tuđjman
Franjo Tuđjman was a Croatian politician and historian who served as the first President of Croatia from 1990 until his death in 1999. He played a significant role during the Croatian War of Independence and was a controversial figure due to his nationalistic policies and involvement in the complex ethnic conflicts of the former Yugoslavia.
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Franjo Tuđjman was the president of Croatia during the conflict, described as having transitioned from communist fanatic to nationalist zealot.
‘We know what is happening, we cannot walk away’: how the Guardian bore witness to horror in former Yugoslavia | Bosnia and HerzegovinaThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-05-06











