The war in Bosnia ended over 30 years ago, but parts of the country still haven't been demined. Slightly more than 1.5% of the entire country is potentially dangerous. The most densely populated areas have already been cleared, though Sarajevo was only declared completely mine-free in 2021, and Mostar wasn't until 2024!

If you venture away from the major cities and popular tourist routes (there's an app here with a map of danger zones), you might come across warning signs like the ones in my photos. Crossing one of these barriers, you'll probably only get one chance. Local news still regularly reports on mine incidents (like this or this). And it's not always in some remote wilderness. If you drive from Tuzla towards Serbia, there's a warning sign right on the road.

Recently, the number of casualties has dropped significantly. In the years right after the war, we're talking dozens of people annually, but now it's just 1-2 cases. And in 2024, there were no casualties at all. That said, demining efforts have also slowed considerably—funding is critically insufficient.