B. Serbs mark anniversary of massacre

Serbs in Bratunac and Srebrenica, eastern Bosnia, are today marking 17 years since the massacre of more than 3,200 of their compatriots.

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Sunday, 12.07.2009.

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Serbs in Bratunac and Srebrenica, eastern Bosnia, are today marking 17 years since the massacre of more than 3,200 of their compatriots. They were killed in 1992 and 1993 by the forces led by Bosniak (Bosnian Muslim) Naser Oric. B. Serbs mark anniversary of massacre On July 12, 1992 alone, 69 Serbs were killed, 70 were wounded in the areas of Biljaca, Sasa, Zalazje and Zagoni, while 19 are still listed as missing. No one has been brought to face justice for this, or any other crime committed against the Serbs of Srebrenica and Bratunac. Oric was in 2008 acquitted by the Hague Tribunal. The court explained that there was insufficient evidence to prove his command responsibility for the crimes. This afternoon, a memorial cross will be consecrated in the Bratunac cemetery. A church ceremony dedicated to the souls of the victims will also be served, while those attending will place flowers and light candles at the victims' graves. A spiritual academy is also scheduled in Srebrenica's culture center, to be addressed by the Republic of Srpska (RS) officials. A file photo of the cemetery in Bratunac (Beta)

B. Serbs mark anniversary of massacre

On July 12, 1992 alone, 69 Serbs were killed, 70 were wounded in the areas of Biljača, Sasa, Zalazje and Zagoni, while 19 are still listed as missing.

No one has been brought to face justice for this, or any other crime committed against the Serbs of Srebrenica and Bratunac.

Orić was in 2008 acquitted by the Hague Tribunal. The court explained that there was insufficient evidence to prove his command responsibility for the crimes.

This afternoon, a memorial cross will be consecrated in the Bratunac cemetery. A church ceremony dedicated to the souls of the victims will also be served, while those attending will place flowers and light candles at the victims' graves.

A spiritual academy is also scheduled in Srebrenica's culture center, to be addressed by the Republic of Srpska (RS) officials.

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