The Worst War You Never Learned About
Johnny Harris・2 minutes read
In 1991, the breakup of Yugoslavia leads to conflicts and war, with Serbia supporting Bosnian Serbs and sparking ethnic cleansing. The Bosnian War ends in 1995 with the Dayton Accords, dividing Bosnia into two entities and establishing trials for war crimes perpetrators.
Insights
- The Bosnian War was sparked by Slobodan Milosevic's support for Bosnian Serbs, leading to ethnic cleansing and indiscriminate attacks on civilians in Bosnia, escalating the conflict and prompting limited international intervention.
- The Dayton Accords in 1995 concluded the Bosnian War, dividing Bosnia into two distinct entities, the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republika Srpska, solidifying ethnic divisions and initiating trials for those responsible for war crimes.
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What led to the Bosnian war?
Economic ruin and declarations of independence.
How did the international community respond to the Bosnian war?
Limited aid and sanctions were imposed.
What was the outcome of the Dayton Accords?
Divided Bosnia into two entities.
Who supported the Bosnian Serbs during the war?
Slobodan Milosevic, a nationalist leader in Serbia.
How did the alliance between Bosniaks and Croats evolve during the war?
Fractured, leading to internal conflict.
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