Remembrance event cancelled, organizer attacked in Belgrade.
A commemoration event for the Srebrenica genocide took place in The Hague. Hundreds of people attended, including officials from the Netherlands and Bosnia. The event focused on remembering the 1995 massacre.
The event was planned for July 11, 1995, but was cancelled in Belgrade, Serbia. An organizer was attacked during the event. This attack caused worry about people’s right to remember the event. The Srebrenica genocide killed about 8,000 men and boys. Dutchbat soldiers were present at the time of the event. The event highlighted the pain of those affected.
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Srebrenica Commemoration in The Hague
Hundreds attended a remembrance event in The Hague, marking the 1995 genocide.
8,000 Victims Murdered by Serb Forces
Approximately 8,000 Muslim men and boys were killed by Bosnian Serb forces.
Dutchbat Soldiers Present at Srebrenica
Dutchbat soldiers were present during the events at Srebrenica.
Event Cancelled in Belgrade
The planned Srebrenica commemoration was cancelled in Belgrade.
Organizer Assaulted During Event
An organizer was attacked while attempting to hold the event.