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War in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Also known as Bosnian War
1992–1995 armed conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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The Bosnian War (1992–1995) was an armed conflict that erupted after Bosnia and Herzegovina declared independence from Yugoslavia, involving multiple ethnic groups and resulting in widespread destruction and loss of life. It matters because it was one of the deadliest conflicts in Europe since World War II and led to significant changes in international law regarding war crimes and humanitarian intervention.
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Wikidata facts
- Image
- Bosnian war header.no.png
- Number of deaths
- 104732
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- Commons category
- Bosnian War
- start time
- 1992-04-06
- end time
- 1995-12-14
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Belligerents
Until October 1992: Bosnia and Herzegovina Herzeg-Bosnia Croatia Until May 1992: FR Yugoslavia Republika Srpska Republic of Serbian Krajina