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Raif Dizdarević
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| 10th President of the Presidency of Yugoslavia | |
| In office 15 May 1988 – 15 May 1989 |
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| Prime Minister | Branko Mikulić Ante Marković |
| Preceded by | Lazar Mojsov |
| Succeeded by | Janez Drnovšek |
| 4th Member of the Presidency of Yugoslavia for SR Bosnia and Herzegovina | |
| In office 31 December 1987 – 15 May 1989 |
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| Preceded by | Mato Andrić (Acting member) Hamdija Pozderac (Member) |
| Succeeded by | Bogić Bogićević |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 15 May 1984 – 30 December 1987 |
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| Prime Minister | Milka Planinc Branko Mikulić |
| Preceded by | Lazar Mojsov |
| Succeeded by | Budimir Lončar |
| 2nd President of the Presidency of SR Bosnia and Herzegovina | |
| In office April 1978 – April 1982 |
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| Prime Minister | Milanko Renovica |
| Preceded by | Ratomir Dugonjić |
| Succeeded by | Branko Mikulić |
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| Born | 9 December 1926 Fojnica, Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes |
| Political party | League of Communists of Yugoslavia (1945–1991) |
Raif Dizdarević, born on December 9, 1926, is a politician from Bosnia. He played an important role in the country of Yugoslavia. He was the first person from the Bosniak ethnic group to become the President of Yugoslavia. This happened between 1988 and 1989.
Before becoming president, Raif Dizdarević fought as a Yugoslav Partisan during World War II. He also served as the leader of the government in Bosnia and as the country's main diplomat, known as the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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Early Life and Education
Raif Dizdarević was born in 1926 into a Bosniak family. His hometown was Fojnica, which was part of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes at the time.
Political Journey and Roles
After World War II ended, Raif Dizdarević joined the Communist Party. This led him to take on many important jobs in the government.
Starting in Government
From 1945, he worked for the State Security Administration. This was a government agency that helped keep the country safe.
A Career in Diplomacy
Raif Dizdarević also worked as a diplomat. This means he represented Yugoslavia in other countries. He worked at embassies in Bulgaria from 1951 to 1954. Later, he served in the Soviet Union from 1956 to 1959. His diplomatic work also took him to Czechoslovakia from 1963 to 1967.
Key Leadership Positions
Dizdarević became an assistant to the Federal Secretary of Foreign Affairs. This was a high-level job helping to manage Yugoslavia's relationships with other countries.
From April 1978 to April 1982, he served as the President of the Presidency of SR Bosnia and Herzegovina. This meant he was the leader of the government in Bosnia. After this, he became the President of the Federal Assembly of Yugoslavia. This was like being the head of the country's parliament.
Minister of Foreign Affairs
From May 1984 to December 1987, Dizdarević was the Minister of Foreign Affairs. In this role, he was in charge of Yugoslavia's foreign policy. He worked to build good relationships with other nations.
President of Yugoslavia
On May 15, 1988, Raif Dizdarević became the President of the Presidency of Yugoslavia. This was the highest position in the country. He took over after the previous president, Hamdija Pozderac, stepped down.
During his time as president, Yugoslavia faced some big challenges. The country had a large foreign debt. There was also a very high rate of inflation, which meant prices were rising quickly. In March 1989, he had to cancel a trip to other countries. This was because of some unrest in the region of Kosovo.
Life After Politics
After his time as president, Raif Dizdarević tried to keep Yugoslavia united. However, the country eventually broke apart, leading to the Yugoslav Wars. He then lost his political influence.
He later lived in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia. There, he wrote books about his experiences and memories. He published a memoir called Od smrti Tita do smrti Jugoslavije, which means "From the death of Tito to the death of Yugoslavia." He also wrote Vrijeme koje se pamti, meaning "Times to be remembered."
His son, Predrag, lives in the United States. His daughter, Jasminka, lives in Belgrade, Serbia. His nephew, Srđan Dizdarević, was a well-known journalist and activist who passed away in 2016.
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In Spanish: Raif Dizdarević para niños
