Witness History Srebrenica massacre
Oct 29, 2025
Hasan Nuhanović, a Bosnian survivor and former UN translator, shares his harrowing experiences from the Srebrenica massacre, where he lost his family. He details the false sense of security provided by the UN and the horrifying moments as Serb forces breached the 'safe haven.' Hasan describes the agony of his last goodbye with his brother and father amidst chaos and fear, and the painful aftermath of the genocide, highlighting the personal and collective trauma still felt today.
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Family Seeking Safety In Srebrenica
- Hasan Nuhanović and his family took refuge in the UN-declared safe area of Srebrenica during the Bosnian war.
- Hasan worked as a UN translator and witnessed desperate questions about what would happen if Serb forces attacked.
False Security From International Promises
- UN promises of rapid NATO air support created false confidence among Srebrenica residents.
- Two bombing runs occurred but no sustained air support arrived to stop the Serb advance.
Mladić At The UN Base
- After Srebrenica fell, General Ratko Mladić summoned Dutch peacekeepers and later visited the UN base where refugees sheltered.
- Hasan watched as Serb forces began loading refugees onto buses and separating men and boys from women.