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Motion · S5M-22111 · 22 Jun 2020

25th Anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide

Lodged by Anas Sarwar Standard Motion 39 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament acknowledges that 11 July 2020 marks the 25th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide; recognises that 8,372 men and boys were murdered in the town in eastern Bosnia-Herzegovina during the Bosnian conflict of 1992 to 1995; recognises that the victims were predominantly Bosnian Muslims; acknowledges that it was the single worst atrocity on European soil since the Second World War; further acknowledges the work of the charity, Remembering Srebrenica Scotland, to remember the events in Srebrenica and educate children and adults in Scotland about the atrocity; notes that commemoration events this year will be held virtually as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, including the launch of the podcast series, Srebrenica Stories; congratulates the chair of Remembering Srebrenica Scotland, the Very Rev Dr Lorna Hood on receiving the Kulin Ban’s Charter Award in recognition of the charity’s work in Scotland; recognises the charity's aim that people should never forget this tragic event and the loss of so many lives, and recognises the lessons that the events of 25 years ago teaches everyone about the need to tackle hatred, racism and intolerance.

Supporters (39)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.