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| Mičivode massacre | |
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| Location | 43°59′6″N18°55′35″E / 43.98500°N 18.92639°E /43.98500; 18.92639 Mičivode,Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Date | 20 September 1992 (1992-09-20) |
| Target | Bosniak civilians |
Attack type | Mass killing andethnic cleansing |
| Deaths | 42 |
| Perpetrators | Army of Republika Srpska |
Mičivode massacre was themass murder of 42Bosniak civilians, including several minors, on September 20, 1992. This act was carried out by members of theArmy of Republika Srpska (VRS) in the village ofMičivode, which is located in theSokolac municipality ofBosnia and Herzegovina.[1]
The massacre unfolded when the VRS forces began targeting Bosniak homes along theSokolac-Han Pijesak road. Following the initial shelling, Serb soldiers entered the village of Mičivode, initiating a spree of violence. The village consisted solely of unarmed civilians, with no means to defend themselves. Among the survivors was Merdan Murtić, who managed to escape the massacre by fleeing into the nearby forest. He endured several days of hardship before eventually reaching a safe area.[1]
Despite the passage of time, there has been a lack of accountability for the massacre. The families of the victims have provided detailed information and evidence to the relevant authorities, urging them to initiate a criminal investigation into the war crimes committed against the civilian population. As of September 2023, the pursuit of justice remains resolute, as the survivors and their families persist in their determination to ensure that those responsible are held accountable.[1]
