Thousands on the spot – Memory of Srebrenica with the funeral of victims

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In the Bosnian city of Srebrenica there will be a memorial on Friday to remember the massacre 30 years ago. Thousands of people are expected on this occasion.

During the ceremony in the Srebrenica Memorial in Potočari, the remains of other victims must be buried.

Participants of a “Peace March” of 100 -kilometer who started on Tuesday in the village of Nevuk in the east of Bosn are also expected. Where survivors had saved in 1995.

Political tip expresses condolences
Foreign Minister Beate Meinl Reisinger (Neos) expressed her sympathy on Friday: “Srebrenica warns us what can happen if the international community fails. Our thoughts are today with the mothers, sisters and families of the victims.”

The display should not only go to the past, there is also a responsibility for the present. “The path to a peaceful future in the western Balkans leads about the recognition of suffering and reconciliation – not about perspective or denial.”

Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) also commemorated the victims in an X mention. “We must and will keep the memory of the murdered to ensure that such atrocities never happen again,” he wrote.

Source: Krone

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