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Bosnian conflict, (1992–95) Ethnically rooted war in Bosnia and Herzegovina, then a republic of Yugoslavia with a multiethnic population—44% Bosniak (Muslim), 33% Serb, and 17% Croat. Unrest began with Yugoslavia’s breakup in 1990; after a 1992 referendum, the European Community (now European Union) recognized Bosnia’s independence.
Feb 29, 2024 · Siege of Sarajevo, siege of the city Sarajevo by Bosnian Serb forces from April 5, 1992, to February 29, 1996, during the Bosnian War, which followed the dissolution of Yugoslavia. It is the longest siege in modern European history through the 20th century, followed by the 872-day Nazi siege of Leningrad during World War II.
Apr 6, 2022 · The international armed conflict that lasted from 1992 to 1995 led to a genocide that killed more than 100,000 people. By Hanna Duggal. April 6 marks 30 years since the start of the Bosnian...
December 1, 1998. 19 min read. Follow the authors. @IvoHDaalder. Europe. Sub-Topics. Balkans. Program. Foreign Policy. For over four years following the breakup of Yugoslavia and the onset of...
Nov 20, 2017 · The Bosnian War was Europe's most devastating conflict since World War II. Key points: The Yugoslav army laid siege to the Bosnian capital in April 1992 after it declared independence. Nearly four years of armed conflict ensued with massive casualties on all sides. In 1995 almost 8000 Muslims were systematically raped and killed.
Jul 24, 2020 · November 8, 2021. Top international official in Bosnia bans denial of genocide. July 23, 2021. Illegal Serb church on Bosniak woman’s land is demolished. June 5, 2021. Pandemic heaps new fears and trauma on war-scarred Bosnians. November 5, 2020. More News. US arrests Bosnian fugitive wanted for 1994 military killing.
Apr 6, 2022 · Bosnian Serb troops started bombarding the capital city in April 1992, a sustained assault which lasted for nearly four years. This was the longest blockade since the Second World War, with more...
