Mothers of Srebrenica Still on Streets Demanding Justice

Holding sheets with the names of their loved ones and banners with their pictures, every month for the last 25 years, no matter the weather, these women have sent clear messages. 

"The second message is to the criminals, to let them know that after 27 years we are not tired, they cannot forbid us, nor intimidate us, and we are still waiting for the truth, we are looking for justice," Subasic added. 

One of those women who comes every month to seek justice is Naza Hasanovic. "I have more dead than living family members," she told BIRN. 

Hasanovic hopes that young family members will take their place when one day the mothers can no longer stand on the streets. 

"We will be here as long as we are alive, our kids and grandkids should continue this tradition," Hasanovic added. 

Azema Beganovic, originally from Srebrenica, has lost her husband, father, brothers and many other male family members. 

"We are still looking for our loved ones," Beganovic told BIRN. The remains of her husband were buried in 2007. 

So far the remains of 6,721 people have been buried at the Srebrenica's Potocari Centre.

According to the Missing Persons Institute, the remains of around 1,200 more Srebrenica victims have yet to be found.

Mothers' of Srebrenica protest in Tuzla, August 11 2022.  Photo: BIRN

Mothers' of Srebrenica protest in Tuzla, August 11 2022.  Photo: BIRN

Mothers' of Srebrenica protest in Tuzla, August 11 2022.  Photo: BIRN

Mothers' of Srebrenica protest in Tuzla, August 11 2022.  Photo: BIRN

Mothers' of Srebrenica protest in Tuzla, August 11 2022. Photo: BIRN

Mothers' of Srebrenica protest in Tuzla, August 11 2022. Photo: BIRN

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