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Italy probes suspect in Sarajevo ‘sniper tourism’ during Bosnia war: Report

Italy probes suspect in Sarajevo ‘sniper tourism’ during Bosnia war: Report

Summary

Italy's prosecutors are investigating an 80-year-old man for involvement in "sniper tourism" during the 1992-1995 Bosnia war. The scheme allegedly involved foreigners paying to shoot civilians in Sarajevo. This ongoing investigation aims to uncover those responsible for these acts.

Key Facts

  • Italian prosecutors are investigating "sniper tourism" during the Bosnia war.
  • The suspect is an 80-year-old former truck driver living near Pordenone, Italy.
  • This scheme involved foreigners, allegedly including Italians, paying to shoot at civilians.
  • The term "sniper safaris" compares it to hunting animals in the wild.
  • The suspect faces charges related to premeditated murder.
  • About 11,000 civilians died in Sarajevo during the war, mostly from shelling and sniper fire.
  • Italy opened the investigation after a journalist filed a complaint based on a documentary.
  • Participants reportedly paid up to 100,000 euros for these trips.
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