Almasa Salihovic, a survivor of the Srebrenica massacre, recounts her experiences as an eight-year-old forced to flee with her family. In July 1995, the U.N. peacekeepers' compound was overwhelmed, allowing only a small number to enter while thousands remained outside with limited resources. Families sought refuge after Bosnia and Herzegovina declared independence, and the region faced aggression from Serbian forces. Salihovic emphasizes the helplessness of the situation as the U.N. could not protect them, resulting in a tragic loss of life, marking the event's 30th anniversary this year.
Almasa Salihovic recalls that during the Srebrenica massacre, over 20,000 people tried to seek safety in a U.N. compound overwhelmed by only 400 peacekeepers, leaving them helpless.
During the week of the genocide, families fled their homes with only essentials, desperately seeking refuge in the Srebrenica-Potocari Memorial site.
Salihovic states, 'The U.N. handed us over to the Serbs,' reflecting on the abandonment felt during the massacre in Srebrenica by international forces.
With no food or sufficient water, Salihovic recounts a dire situation where her family was separated and fighting for survival during the chaos.
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