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world21 days ago•4 min saved

European Royalty Accused in Sarajevo Siege 'Sniper Safari' Claims

A Croatian journalist’s book and prior reports allege that wealthy foreign visitors, including a member of European royalty, joined Sarajevo’s 1992–96 siege in “sniper safaris,” paying Serb handlers tens of thousands of marks to shoot civilians. The claims are based on documents and interviews, with routes allegedly traced from Croatia and Belgrade to the city. Investigations were opened in Italy in 2025, and U.S. political figures have voiced inquiries; by February 2026 an elderly Italian truck driver was reportedly being investigated as a suspect. The allegations remain controversial and unproven, though they have kept the wartime atrocity story in public discussion.

via LADbible|

#bosnia #european-royal #sarajevo

world1 month ago•6 min saved

Margaret Moth: Fearless CNN Camerawoman Who Redefined War Reporting

Margaret Moth, a pioneering CNN camera operator and one of Australasia’s first female war reporters, survived a 1992 Sarajevo sniper attack—shattering her jaw and base of tongue and prompting 25 surgeries—then returned to cover wars for 15 more years. She died in 2010 at 59. Her bravery helped CNN improve journalist safety in war zones, and she earned the International Women’s Media Foundation Courage in Journalism Award while mentoring others.

via The New York Times|

#cnn #courage-in-journalism #margaret-moth

world3 months ago•6 min saved

Italy probes Sarajevo 'human safari' snipers as first suspect is identified

Italy’s Milan prosecutor opened an investigation into alleged organized 'human safari' sniper trips to besieged Sarajevo during the Bosnian War, summoning an 80-year-old former truck driver as the first suspect; seven weapons were found at his home as prosecutors allege he and others killed defenseless civilians from the hills around Sarajevo, with the probe potentially expanding to France, Switzerland and Belgium.

via EL PAÍS English|

#bosnian-war #human-safaris #milan-prosecutor

environment5 months ago•1 min saved

European Capital Enforces Indoor Restrictions Amid Severe Air Pollution

A severe fog and pollution crisis in Sarajevo has led to flight cancellations, indoor advisories for children, and restrictions on outdoor activities, with air quality rated as 'unhealthy' due to high levels of PM2.5 particles, highlighting ongoing environmental challenges in the Balkans.

via The Independent|

#air-pollution #environment #eu-standards

environment5 months ago•2 min saved

Sarajevo and Indian Cities Lead Global Air Pollution Rankings

Sarajevo was ranked as the world's most polluted city, prompting authorities to impose restrictions such as banning certain vehicles and construction work to combat hazardous air quality caused by smog, pollution from heating and transport, and temperature inversion effects, with serious health implications for residents.

via Reuters|

#air-pollution #environment #hazardous-air-quality

world6 months ago•3 min saved

Prosecutors Probe Alleged 'Sniper Tourism' During Sarajevo War

The Milan Attorney General's Office is investigating allegations that wealthy foreigners, including Italians, paid to participate in 'human safaris' during the Bosnian War, where they allegedly paid to shoot at civilians in Sarajevo, with some evidence suggesting involvement of intelligence agencies and witnesses supporting these claims.

via EL PAÍS English|

#bosnian-war #human-safari #investigation