Bosnia’s war, 30 years on: How did the atrocities happen?
Summary
The war in Bosnia and Herzegovina took place from 1992 to 1995. It was marked by ethnic violence following the breakup of Yugoslavia, resulting in approximately 100,000 deaths and the displacement of more than two million people. One of the worst events was the Srebrenica genocide in 1995.Key Facts
- The war in Bosnia happened as part of the breakup of Yugoslavia.
- Around 100,000 people died during the conflict, and most were civilians.
- Over two million people were displaced from their homes.
- The war included ethnic cleansing, where people were forced from their communities based on their ethnicity.
- The Srebrenica genocide was the worst massacre in Europe since World War II.
- In April 1992, Bosnian Serb forces placed Sarajevo under siege, a blockade lasting nearly 43 months.
- The UN imposed sanctions on Serbia and Montenegro for supporting efforts to divide Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Ethnic cleansing involved killings, mass rapes, and the destruction of cultural sites, particularly against Bosniaks.
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