IGC Press Release Regarding New Srebrenica Genocide Resolution in U.S. Congress
Institute for Research of Genocide Canada {IGC} welcomes the proposal of a new resolution on the genocide in Srebrenica, which was proposed by US Congressman Christopher Smith of New Jersey. It is very important that in the year that marks the 20th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, the United States once again, through a new resolution, confirms that crimes carried out by Bosnian Serb forces, are considered to be genocide. At the same time the draft resolution condemning statements denying that fact. Also important is that the resolution speaks of genocide not only in Srebrenica, but on the whole territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina. IGC believes that the proposal for a new resolution is a huge step for the victory of the truth about the aggression and genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina and justice for the victims of these crimes, which is the most important condition for a better future of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region, Europe and the world.
“The penalty for the crime and justice for victims is the ongoing task and obligation, that genocide is never and nowhere can be repeated. In the year that marks the 20th anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica, the biggest crime after the Holocaust in Europe point to the necessity of overcoming the culture of impunity, and the necessity of preventing denial of genocide in Srebrenica, which was confirmed by the relevant court decisions, as well as the knowledge that his confession first step on the road to reconciliation. The Srebrenica genocide is not just a question of Bosnia and Herzegovina, but also around the world. It is important to point out the necessary memorialization of genocide and collective memory. Through the memorialization of genocide and collective memory, work on historical memory is an important factor of resistance to fascism, destruction and aggression. Preserving the memory of the genocide in Srebrenica and Bosnia and Herzegovina, today we strongly affirm universal values: the richness of diversity, anti-fascism, with veto’s peace and develop activism and international opposition to the injustices and all the deviations of the times in which we live. Preserving the memory of the genocide in Srebrenica and Bosnia and Herzegovina will prevent future genocides at a time when worldwide occur numerous crimes, “said Professor Emir Ramic, Director of the IGC on the occasion of a new resolution in the US Congress”.
We urge all Bosnian American’s and all the American friends of truth and justice to make every effort in lobbying for the approval of resolutions, IGC is grateful to the Advisory Council for Bosnia and Herzegovina to the efforts that continually make to Bosnian and Herzegovina’s voice is heard in Washington.
Institute for Research of Genocide, Canada