More than eight thousand Bosnian Muslims died as a result of the Srebrenica massacre. “Never again”: the world celebrates the Srebrenica Genocide Remembrance Day for the first time Peace and Security
Twenty-nine years ago, the United Nations and the world failed the people of Srebrenica. More than eight thousand Bosnian Muslims were systematically murdered and their remains buried in mass graves, according to a message from the UN chief on the Day of Reflection and Remembrance of the 1995 Srebrenica Genocide.
What happened, according to Secretary-General António Guterres, was the worst atrocity in Europe since World War II.
“Today we honor the memory of the victims and express solidarity with those affected,” he continued. “We also express our continued support to the families of the victims in their tireless pursuit of truth and justice. We must fight denial and revisionism and strive to identify every victim and bring every perpetrator to justice.”
The UN General Assembly established the International Day of Reflection and Remembrance of Genocide 1995 year in Srebrenica on May 23 this year. The document was supported by 84 states, 19 voted against and 68 delegations abstained.
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“We commit ourselves to continue to learn from this unspeakable tragedy and share the stories and lessons of Srebrenica,” says the UN Secretary General’s message. hatred,” calling on us to fight against such phenomena, defend human rights and promote mutual understanding and reconciliation. a world where justice and peace will reign, where the words “never again” will turn into a solemn promise that will be fulfilled in the interests of all humanity,” Guterres summed up his message.