Italy investigates claims that tourists paid to shoot at civilians in Bosnian war
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.
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