When did the Bosnian War start and end?
The Bosnian War started on the 6th of April 1992 when international recognition was granted to Bosnia and Herzegovina. The conflict ended on the 21st of November 1995 with the initialing of the Dayton Accords.
Questions about Bosnian War
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who were the main factions in the Bosnian War?
The three main factions were the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Croatian Defence Council, and the Army of Republika Srpska. These groups represented Bosniaks, Croats, and Serbs respectively throughout the three-year armed conflict.
What happened during the Srebrenica Massacre?
Greek volunteers of the Greek Volunteer Guard participated in the Srebrenica Massacre while flags were hoisted as the town fell. This event marked one of the gravest crimes committed during the war alongside other concentration camp atrocities.
How many people died in the Markale marketplace attack?
Sixty-eight people died when a 120 millimeter artillery shell landed in the crowded marketplace center on the 5th of February 1994. Fourteen more people were wounded in that single attack making it the deadliest incident during the entire siege of Sarajevo.
When was the Washington Agreement signed?
The Washington Agreement was concluded on the 2nd of March 1994 by representatives from the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia. The combined territory held by HVO and ARBiH was divided into autonomous cantons following this peace agreement.