Markale massacres, Marketplace in Sarajevo
The Markale massacres refer to two separate mass killings that occurred at the Markale marketplace in Sarajevo during the Bosnian War.
The first massacre happened on February 5, 1994, and the second on August 28, 1995.
These events deeply impacted Sarajevo's communal life and are commemorated with memorials.
Visitors can find the Markale marketplace in the city center of Sarajevo.
The Markale massacres are among the most tragic events of the Siege of Sarajevo and contributed to NATO's decision to intervene.
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