The Srebrenica genocide Memorial Center expressed their "full support for the employees" of the National and University Library of Bosnia and Herzegovina (NUBBH) after their employees officially announced that they have suspended work of this institution until further notice.

“Almost three decades after the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement, seven key institutions of general importance for the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina survive solely thanks to donations, precarious grants and the enthusiasm of their dedicated employees,” the Memorial Center announced.

They also recall the “selfless contribution” of NUBBH employees in the establishment of a library base of collected materials in the library of the Srebrenica Memorial Center, which showed exceptional collegiality and readiness to help other institutions preserve the common cultural heritage.

“As an institution that deeply understands how dependent the work of cultural institutions is on donations and grants, the Memorial Center firmly stands by the employees of the National Library of Bosnia and Herzegovina in their justified demands for a permanent solution to the financing of the Library, as well as other related institutions with which The Srebrenica Memorial Center actively cooperates. Aware of the weight and responsibility of collecting and preserving museum, archive and library materials, we do not want to allow anyone's efforts to be in vain. The cultural heritage of all peoples in Bosnia and Herzegovina, stored in this and other endangered cultural institutions, is an important enough reason for us all to pay attention to this problem together and support those who are fighting for its solution,” the Memorial Cener’s letter states.

The Center called on the competent institutions to urgently initiate processes that will ensure long-term financing and resolution of the legal status for the smooth work of NUBBH employees and to “stop the systemic collapse of state institutions that preserve our common history and identity.”

During a press conference at the University of Sarajevo Campus, NUBBH announced their decision to suspend its work until further notice as its employees have not received salaries for the past five months.