5th April 1993 During the Siege of Sarajevo: Sarajevans enjoy spring sunshine in the old town market area of Bascarsija during one of the frequent, though brief, ceasefires.

5th April 1993 During the Siege of Sarajevo: Sarajevans enjoy spring sunshine in the old town market area of Bascarsija during one of the frequent, though brief, ceasefires. Stock Photo

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Johnny Saunderson / Alamy Stock Photo

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W38CNY

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9629 x 6021 px | 81.5 x 51 cm | 32.1 x 20.1 inches | 300dpi

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5 April 1993

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Bascarsija, Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina.

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The Siege of Sarajevo was the longest of a capital city in the history of modern warfare. After being initially besieged by the forces of the Yugoslav People's Army, Sarajevo was besieged by the Army of Republika Srpska from 5th April 1992 to 29th February 1996 (1, 425 days) during the Bosnian War. In total, 13, 952 people were killed during the siege.

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