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Today, 11 of July 2019 we’ve seen many around the world mark 24 years since 8,372 Muslim men and boys were murdered in a genocide that took place at Srebrenica, Bosnia, at the hands of Serbia’s military. The victims who were systematically and brutally killed were men and boys from the age of 7 years old to 70 years old. At the time a civil war had been going on for about 3 years. It is recorded as the largest and most significant atrocity since World War II.

The effects are still felt by communities in Bosnia especially the women, the mothers, daughters of the deceased along with their families.

The flower often seen during the week is symbolic. The white signifies the innocence of the Bosnian people and the green for hope and there are 11 petals on the flower to mark the date.

One thought that has occupied me as I write and read about our brothers and sisters in Bosnia is the plight of Muslims in China, Rohingya and Central African Republic. May Allah grant them all ease and the families of Srebrenica comfort that their loved ones will be granted Jannah Insha Allah. Ameen

See below for more comments, information, and reflections on the day.

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On July 11, 1995, #Serbs captured the town of #Srebrenica, Bosnia-Herzegovina, starting a genocide that would result in the deaths of 8,372. It was the worst mass killing (Genocide) on #Europe since World War II. DONT FORGET SREBRENICA. pic.twitter.com/oUO9mTOa3p

— Dr. Çağrı Güler (@MCagriGuler) July 11, 2019

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The Flower of Srebrenica, a symbol of remembrance of the victims of the Srebrenica genocide.The flower has a message; white signifies innocence of the Bosnian people,green signifies hope and eleven petals stand for July 11,1995. #Srebrenica pic.twitter.com/Nxe983SGUk

— Elif Bülbül (@bulbulous) July 11, 2019

#Srebrenica commemorates anniversary of massacres

11 July 1995

8372 civilians have been brutally massacred pic.twitter.com/adNraeFSgb

— Türkiye_Pics 🇹🇷 (@Turkey_Pics) July 11, 2019

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🕊️💚Today is #Srebrenica Memorial Day, remembering over 8,000 men & boys murdered in Europe because of their Muslim identity

Genocide does not begin at the point of violence but in the actions & apathy of many over years

Preventing identity-based violence falls to us all💚🕊️ pic.twitter.com/z0NidHZOw1

— Protection Approaches (@IBVprev) July 11, 2019

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https://twitter.com/kosovanfooty/status/1149268339329568768

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24 years ago today, over 8,000 Muslim men & boys were massacred in #Srebrenica by Serbian forces in the largest genocide of civilians in Europe since WWII.

We must never forget, many who today claim higher values simply stood by and watched.#NeverAgainhttps://t.co/hiFNqAKJ9q

— CAGE International (@CAGEintl) July 11, 2019

https://twitter.com/SadiaSattar_/status/1149284939948580869

A very important thread on #Srebrenica and the Bosnian genocide: https://t.co/C4W2lBi4iP

— mel (@meleppo) July 11, 2019