Bill > S2184

This bill establishes July 11 as the National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Srebrenica Genocide, a commemoration of the mass murder of over 8,000 Bosniak men and boys during the Bosnian War in 1995. The bill provides extensive historical context about the conflict, detailing how Serb forces, under the leadership of war criminals Ratko Mladic and Radovan Karadzic, systematically targeted Bosniak civilians in an attempt to create an ethnically homogenous Serb state called Republika Srpska. The legislation encourages citizens, organizations, and government entities to recognize this day through various activities, including paying tribute to the victims' families, condemning the genocide, and promoting education about the historical events. The bill calls for continued efforts to counter genocide denial, support the multi-ethnic integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and promote reconciliation. It specifically highlights the international community's recognition of the genocide, including judgments by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, and seeks to ensure that future generations understand the historical significance of this tragic event. By establishing this national day of remembrance, the bill aims to honor the victims, prevent historical revisionism, and support ongoing efforts for peace and understanding in the region.

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