The Advisory Council for Bosnia and Herzegovina (ACBH) is an independent, non-profit, organization that advocates for a united, democratic and multi-ethnic BiH.
2day is 30yrs since Srebrenica genocide in Bosnia 8000 Bosnian civilians murdered based on ethnicity Many Iowans lost family Can U believe some ppl still denying it? Glad 2 join colleagues in statement marking anniversary/calling 4 recognizing historical truth
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide. Today and always, we stand with the victims and survivors and against those that deny them.
Summer 1992: British journalists exposed the brutal reality of Bosnia’s concentration camps.
In one day, the world saw the truth.
The war was just beginning.
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#WhiteArmbandDay
This marked the start of ethnic cleansing in Prijedor. Bosniaks and Croats were identified, separated, and either killed or sent to concentration camps, where they faced torture, starvation, and violence. Over 3,000 civilians, mainly Bosniak Muslims, were murdered in Prijedor.
Among them:
🔹 102 children
🔹 Countless women imprisoned and raped
🔹 50,000+ forcibly displaced
Today, we wear white armbands to honour the victims of Prijedor, those killed for their ethnicity and faith. We remember their names. We stand against hatred. #WhiteArmbandDay
#WhiteArmbandDay: In May 1992, Serb forces in Prijedor forced Bosniak and Croat civilians to wear white armbands and mark their homes. They were identified, targeted, and sent to camps or killed. This was the beginning of ethnic cleansing. #WeRemember
ACBH is saddened to hear of the passing of Bosnia Caucus Member, Congressman Gerry Connolly. He joined the Bosnia Caucus in 2013 and firmly supported a democratic and prosperous BiH. Our thoughts and prayers are with his many friends and loved ones.
The actions of Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik are undermining Bosnia and Herzegovina's institutions and threatening its security and stability. Our nation encourages political leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina to engage in constructive and responsible dialogue. We call on our partners in the region to join us in pushing back against this dangerous and destabilizing behavior.
“The U.S. today designated eight individuals who organized and executed the commemoration of Republika Srpska (RS) Day on January 8-10, 2024 in support of RS President Milorad Dodik’s secessionist agenda.”
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Today we will lead the world in commemorating the 23rd anniversary of 9/11. Twenty-three years after the day that changed our world forever, we will come together to read aloud the names of those lost. Join us live: https://t.co/QQ0pmSXY0Y
To learn more about the Srebrenica Genocide please listen to Untold Killing - the award winning podcast created by @SrebrenicaUK and Message Heard. It is a must hear for anyone wishing to learn more about this dark period of human history. https://t.co/tjJsLVWNWq