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Esad Hećimović (14 July 1963 – 30 April 2017 ) was a Bosnian investigative journalist and political analyst. At the time of his death, he was working as the Editor-in-chief at OBN TV Station in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina and he was also one of the Founders and Board Members at the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom.[1] Hećimović has worked with a number of Western journalists and media outlets, including some Pulitzer Prize winners on crossborder investigations through the past 20 years. He was awarded for his contribution to investigative journalism by SEEMO and Central European Initiative in 2009[2] and was also awarded as The Journalist of the Year[3] in Bosnia and Herzegovina for the year 2011. His book, "Garibi - Mujahideens in Bosnia 1992-1999",[4] was a bestseller.
Esad Hećimović | |
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| Born | July 14, 1963 |
| Died | Zenica |
| Resting place | City cemetery "Prašnice" Zenica |
| Nationality | Bosnian |
| Occupation | Investigative journalist |
| Known for | Islamism and Islamic terrorism in the Balkans |
| Notable work | "Garibi - Mujahideens in Bosnia 1992-1999" |
| Spouse | Selma Hećimović |
| Children | Hena Hećimović |
Career timeline
1986-1990: Correspondent for Večernje novosti, a Belgrade-based newspaper with highest circulation in the former Yugoslavia
1991-1992: Reporter for Muslimanski Glas, Sarajevo-based weekly
1992-1995: Political Analyst during wartime for Central Office and Main Board of SDA political party.
1992-1998: Political Analyst for Ljiljan, a weekly newspaper. Reported from Tehran, Iran on change of government in Iran and OIC summit.
1998 - 2010: Investigative journalist for BH Dani magazine
2011: Deputy editor in chief at Oslobođenje
2012: Deputy editor in chief at Dani
2013: Editor of informative programme at OBN TV Sarajevo
Awards and Distinctions
| Year | Award | Organization | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | ProMedia Anti-Corruption Fellowship | IREX | A series of articles on “The misuse of humanitarian funds in support of Terrorism” |
| 2011 | Best Journalist of the Year 2011 | Nezavisne novine | |
| 2012 | European of the Year 2012 | European movement in BiH | “for professionalism and courage work on topics related to EU integration of BiH” |
References
- ^ Freedom, European Centre for Press and Media. "Esad Hećimović". European Centre for Press and Media Freedom. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
- ^ "Winners of the CEI SEEMO Award For Outstanding Merits in Investigative Journalism". CEI. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
- ^ Rener-Smajović, Maja. "Esad Hećimović, novinar godine u izboru Nezavisnih: Iza medijskog rata se skriva politički sukob". Nezavisne novine (in Serbian (Latin script)). Retrieved 2017-05-05.
- ^ Hećimović, Esad (2006-01-01). Garibi: mudžahedini u BiH 1992-1999 (in Serbian). Fondacija Sina.
External links
- Esad Hećimović at ECPMF
- Media Observatory
- JournalismFund.eu
- Interviews with Esad Hećimović in "Jihad Joe: Americans Who Go to War in the Name of Islam" written by J.M.Berger
- Special Mentions among the Winners of the CEI SEEMO Award For Outstanding Merits in Investigative Journalism (2009)
- "Garibi - Mudžahedini u Bosni i Hercegovini 1992 - 1999"
- Google Books - "Garibi - Mujahideens in Bosnia 1992 - 1999"
- From Bosnia and Herzegovina to Northern Kosovo: Coping with the Remaining Impasses in the Western Balkans
- Esad Hećimović as one of the authors in the publication International Conference: Current Security Challenges for the Western Balkan Region
- Esad Hećimović on Linkedin
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