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Government of Canada concerned about pressure on the Srebrenica Memorial Center.
Government of Canada concerned about pressure on the Srebrenica Memorial Center.”
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Illinois Designates Srebrenica Genocide Awareness Day
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed July 11, 2026, as Srebrenica Genocide Awareness Day, an official Day of Mourning. This marks the fifth consecutive year for the proclamation, aiming to honor victims, support survivors, and raise public awareness of the genocide. The decision aligns with a UN declaration and highlights Illinois' role as the first U.S. state to mandate teaching about the Bosnian genocide in schools.
2 months ago
Bosnia
Genocide Victim Associations Condemn Questioning of Srebrenica Memorial Center Staff
Genocide victim associations have formally protested the questioning of Srebrenica Memorial Center staff by local police and prosecutors. They fear these actions create institutional pressure and intimidate those working to preserve the truth about the Srebrenica genocide. The associations are calling on national and international bodies to investigate and protect the Center's integrity.
8 days ago
Bosnia
Controversial Roundtable: Bosnian Serb Officials Meet Sanctioned Russians, Address 'Historical Truth'
Legislators from Republika Srpska recently convened with sanctioned Russian officials and historians for an online roundtable on "historical truth," focusing on World War II and the Bosnian War. The discussions involved individuals known for denying the Srebrenica genocide and facing war crimes accusations, prompting concerns from experts about the Kremlin's use of historical revisionism as a soft power tool. Critics highlight the event's pseudo-scientific format, which serves to legitimize political agendas and undermine accountability.
4 months ago
Bosnia
Srebrenica Survivor Pleads for Truth and Responsibility at UN
Emina Sinanović, a Srebrenica genocide survivor, spoke at the UN, sharing her personal loss and urging global responsibility. She condemned the glorification of war criminals and denial of the genocide, stating that denial perpetuates the crime. Sinanović called for action beyond remembrance, emphasizing that Srebrenica serves as a crucial warning for humanity.
2 months ago