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Finding Peace: Colorado's Connection to Bosnia

News Report: In this half-hour special program, we take a look back through the eyes of a number of people in Colorado who witnessed the Bosnian war firsthand — from the refugees who escaped to Denver, to a soldier who helped with peacekeeping, and the former DU professor who helped broker the peace agreement.  

 

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Genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Wall of names at the Potočari genocide memorial near Srebrenica.

Wall of names at the Potočari genocide memorial near Srebrenica.

Human Rights

Women at the monument for victims of the July 1995 Srebrenica Massacre. At the annual memorial ceremony in Potocari, Bosnia and Herzegovina. July 11, 2007.

Women at the monument for victims of the July 1995 Srebrenica Massacre. At the annual memorial ceremony in Potocari, Bosnia and Herzegovina. July 11, 2007

International Response

The International Court of Justice at the Hague, where prosecutions took place related to the Srebrenica Massacre.

The International Court of Justice at the Hague, where prosecutions took place related to the Srebrenica Massacre.

Survival

Rally for Justice and Truth for Bosnia, survivors and descendants in attendance.

"Rally for Justice and Truth for Bosnia, survivors and descendants in attendance.

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Type(s) of Resources: 
  • Classroom Resources
  • Videos (Film)
    • Primary Source(s): 
  • First Person Accounts
  • Interviews
  • Video / Film
    • Grade Level(s): 
  • 6-12
    • Audience(s): 
  • Community Member
  • Teacher and Student
    • Discipline(s): 
  • Social Studies

    • Colorado context: 

    A number of people in Colorado witnessed the Bosnian war firsthand — from the refugees who escaped to Denver, to a soldier who helped with peacekeeping, and the former DU professor who helped broker the peace agreement.

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