Summary
Italy is investigating claims that tourists paid to shoot at civilians in Sarajevo during the Bosnian war. The investigation started after a journalist reported that wealthy individuals had participated in these so-called "sniper safaris." The prosecutor in Milan is examining evidence, including testimony from a Bosnian military officer.
Key Facts
- Italian citizens are alleged to have paid to shoot at civilians in Sarajevo during the Bosnian war.
- The investigation was initiated by a report from journalist Ezio Gavazzeni.
- The claims involve wealthy people participating in "sniper safaris" from Serb positions.
- The Milan public prosecutor is looking into charges of murder.
- Over 11,000 civilians died during the four-year siege of Sarajevo.
- The investigation includes testimony from a Bosnian military intelligence officer.
- Evidence suggests these activities were known to Italian military intelligence in the 1990s.
- Similar allegations have surfaced before, but recent evidence prompted new legal action.
