"UN Declares July 11 as Srebrenica Genocide Remembrance Day"

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Source: Washington Examiner
"UN Declares July 11 as Srebrenica Genocide Remembrance Day"
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The UN General Assembly's vote to recognize July 11 as the "International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the Genocide in Srebrenica" has sparked controversy, with the Biden administration's support seen as exacerbating tensions in Bosnia. The resolution, which passed with 84 votes in favor, has been criticized by Bosnian Serbs and their allies, including Russia and China, for ignoring Serb victims and potentially destabilizing the region. The situation raises concerns about possible secession by Republika Srpska and the involvement of major powers like Russia and China, echoing historical conflicts in the Balkans.

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