In the early 1990s, Bosnia was engulfed in brutal conflict as Bosnian Serbs launched a campaign of ethnic cleansing against Muslims and Croats. The atrocities committed during this period were some of the deadliest since World War II. Amid the chaos, the international community demanded justice for the victims. The task of bringing those responsible to trial fell to elite special forces, including US Navy SEALs and British SAS commandos.
The Background
In 1992, Bosnian Serbs, led by figures like the ruthless Chief of Police and corrupt officials, initiated a campaign to eliminate non-Serb populations. Ethnic cleansing involved widespread violence, leading to the displacement of 25,000 Muslims and Croats. Despite the establishment of a UN safe haven in Srebrenica and the deployment of Dutch troops, Serb forces overran the enclave, leading to atrocities including the massacre of thousands and the creation of horrific refugee camps.
The article is not finished. Click on the next page to continue.
The article is not finished. Click on the next page to continue.
Next page
