Italian prosecutors investigate 'Sarajevo Safaris' — allegations that wealthy foreigners paid to shoot civilians during the 1990s siege
Italian prosecutors have opened an investigation into allegations that foreign nationals paid to shoot at civilians trapped during the 1990s Sarajevo siege, a practice some termed "Sarajevo Safaris." According to a DW News investigation, reporters traveled to Italy and Sarajevo to document the allegations and interview victims' families about what they hope the probe may deliver.
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✓ Verified
- ✓Italian prosecutors opened an investigation into foreign nationals allegedly paying to shoot civilians in Sarajevo. (Source: DW News report; corroborated by 76 US MSM articles documenting this investigation)
- ✓The Sarajevo siege occurred during the 1990s Bosnian War. (Source: Historical record, widely documented)
- ✓The practice was termed 'Sarajevo Safaris' by some observers. (Source: DW News report; reflected in multiple news accounts)
~ Interpretation
- ~This case represents a significant development in prosecuting Balkan War crimes decades after the conflict. (Source: DW News framing; reflects prosecutor statements and victim advocate positions)
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