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Janine di Giovanni
Experienced conflict journalist and author who covered the Bosnian War, lived through the siege of Sarajevo, and is a senior fellow at Yale and co-founder of The Reckoning Project.
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Nov 20, 2025
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The ‘sniper tourists’ of Sarajevo
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Janine di Giovanni, an accomplished conflict journalist and author, shares her harrowing experiences from the Bosnian War, where she witnessed the siege of Sarajevo. She discusses the disturbing phenomenon of 'sniper tourism,' where wealthy foreigners allegedly shot at civilians for sport. Di Giovanni reflects on the wartime myths that spread during the conflict and the psychological impact of living under constant sniper fire. She also addresses the complex moral dilemmas faced by journalists and the legacy of the war that continues to resonate today.
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