On the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre, seven victims were buried in Potocari, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The remains, uncovered from mass graves in various locations over the years, were finally laid to rest. Families have waited decades for confirmations of their loved ones' deaths, often mourning with only partial remains. The Srebrenica massacre occurred on July 11, 1995, as Bosnian Serb forces attacked a UN-designated safe zone, leading to extensive loss of life and trauma that still resonates today.
Saturday's burial highlights the slow recovery and identification process for remains found in mass graves, reflecting decades of pain for families seeking closure.
Families have endured long waits for confirmation of their loved ones' deaths, often burying victims with only fragments of remains in touching ceremonies.
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