Amir Zukić

Amir Zukić (born 8 August 1966) is a Bosnian politician who was the general secretary of the Party of Democratic Action from 2005 to 2018.[1] He was a member of both the Federal House of Peoples and House of Representatives as a representative of the Party of Democratic Action.

For the Bosnian television host, see Amir Zukić (TV host).

Amir Zukić
General Secretary of the Party of Democratic Action
In office
2005 – 24 March 2018
Preceded byŠefik Džaferović
Succeeded byHalid Genjac
Personal details
Born (1966-08-08) 8 August 1966
Rogatica, SR Bosnia and Herzegovina, SFR Yugoslavia
NationalityBosnian
Political partyParty of Democratic Action
SpouseElma Zukić
Children2
Alma materUniversity of Sarajevo

In May 2020, Zukić was subject to a travel ban by the United States for his involvement in "corrupt practices". A trial is ongoing since 2017 for illegal employment for people in public companies in exchange for money.[2]

Personal life and education

Zukić was born in Rogatica, SFR Yugoslavia, present-day Bosnia and Herzegovina. He holds a master's degree from the Faculty of Political Science at the University of Sarajevo.[3]

He is married to Elma Zukić and together they have two sons. They live in Sarajevo.[3]

References
  1. Er.M. (23 March 2018). "Amir Zukić podnio ostavku na mjesto generalnog sekretara SDA" (in Bosnian). Klix.ba. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  2. Ex lawmaker surprised by US decision to blacklist him at n1info.com
  3. "Amir Zukić". imovinapoliticara.cin.ba (in Bosnian). Retrieved 20 September 2021.
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