Jolie named Sarajevo honorary citizen

(Sarajevo) – Angelina Jolie, whose recent directorial debut put a spotlight on the 1992-95 war in Bosnia, has been named as an honorary citizen of Sarajevo. Jolie is honoured for her contribution to “keeping the truth about wartime events in Sarajevo and Bosnia-Hercegovina alive”, the regional government said in a statement.
The award is given by the Sarajevo county every year to a foreign national who promotes humanity, democracy and tolerance.