The siege of Sarajevo (Serbo-Croatian: Опсада Сарајева, romanized: Opsada Sarajeva) was a prolonged military blockade of Sarajevo, the capital of Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, during …

Feb 29, 2024 · The Siege of Sarajevo, carried out by Bosnian Serb forces, lasted from April 5, 1992 to February 29, 1996, making it the longest siege in modern European history.

Jul 4, 2019 · Sarajevo endured the suffocation of siege for for three and a half years, punctuated by daily shelling and fatalities. The signing of the Dayton Agreement ended the war in December 1995 and …

4 days ago · An 80-year-old man suspected of being a "weekend sniper" who paid the Bosnian Serb army to shoot civilians during the 1990s siege of Sarajevo was questioned Monday in Milan, media …

The Siege of Sarajevo remains etched in history as the longest siege of a capital city in modern Europe. From April 1992 until February 1996, Sarajevo was trapped, shelled daily, and cut off from the world.

Sep 28, 2025 · For nearly four years, from April 1992 to February 1996, Sarajevo endured the longest siege in modern European history. Encircled by artillery and snipers positioned in the surrounding …

It marked the start of what would become the longest siege of a capital city in modern history, lasting 1425 days until February 29th, 1996. The city, once peaceful, quickly turned into a battlefield as …

May 25, 2024 · As the world faces the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine and other conflicts, the lessons of Sarajevo‘s siege are as urgent as ever – a cautionary tale about the human cost of war and a …

Feb 12, 2025 · Learn about the Siege of Sarajevo, the longest siege in modern history. Discover key events, the human cost, and how Sarajevo rebuilt after the war.

Jun 23, 2025 · Sarajevo, a multi-ethnic city with Muslims (Bosniaks), Serbs, Croats, and others living together, became a flashpoint. The Bosnian Serb forces quickly surrounded the city from the hills. …