Tragedy in Mostar: Student shot dead by ex-boyfriend in cafe!

Tragedy in Mostar: Student shot dead by ex-boyfriend in cafe!

A tragic crime shocked the city of Mostar when Aldina Jahic, a Bosnian student, was shot dead by her ex-boyfriend Anis Kalajdzic, a soccer referee. The incident occurred in the evening in a cafe on Ivan Krndelj Square, where Aldina sought shelter after previously receiving threats from Kalajdzic. Despite alerting the police, she was unable to prevent Kalajdzic from chasing her and shooting her in the café. The perpetrator was arrested by emergency services immediately after the crime. Prosecutor Vesna Pranjic reported that Aldina was once physically attacked by Kalajdzic while she was doing her fitness training and the ex-boyfriend pulled out a gun.

Admir Cavalic, an economist and mentor to Aldina, was moved by her death and paid tribute to her skills and achievements. In his emotional farewell, he said: "Carry on, dear philosopher. Grace to the Bosnian soul, sincere condolences to the Jahic family."

Femicide in context

This incident is not an isolated incident, but is related to the global phenomenon of femicide, which is defined as the intentional killing of women because of their gender. As Wikipedia describes, the causes of femicide are complex, ranging from jealousy to cultural beliefs to gender discrimination. According to the UN, a woman or girl is murdered every ten minutes by a family member or partner. This highlights the urgency with which societal problems in the area of ​​gender-based violence must be addressed.

In Germany, for example, femicides are predominantly committed by male partners or ex-partners, which has a clear connection to the perpetrator profile in the case of Aldina Jahic. Women have been campaigning for action against violence against women for over 40 years, but despite legal changes there has been no visible decline. bpb.de reports that 360 homicides against women were registered in Germany in 2023, with 63% being committed by current or former partners.

Social challenges

A key challenge in combating femicide is inadequate access to protective measures for women at risk. Preventive measures often fail due to a lack of awareness and insufficient resources, especially in rural areas. In addition, many female homicides are often not classified as femicides, which distorts statistics and reduces the urgency of the problem.

Aldina Jahic's case is a desperate call to recognize the dangers and take effective measures to protect women from violence. The social discussion about femicide must be promoted in order to bring about long-term changes in the perception and handling of gender-based violence.