Srebrenica Takes Over Hague Tribunal Archives: Truth Within Reach!
Did you know that the Srebrenica Memorial Center has just become the epicenter for genocide research? Yes, you read that right! All digital archives of the Hague Tribunal, including verdicts, evidence, transcripts, and audiovisual recordings, are now available in Potočari.
Why is this important?
Until now, anyone wanting to research the Srebrenica genocide cases had to travel to The Hague. Not anymore! The Memorial Center signed a memorandum with the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) and took over the complete archive. This is the first time all cases are gathered in one place, accessible to the public and institutions worldwide.
What does this mean for remembering the genocide?
Center director Emir Suljagić says this is a milestone in how the genocide is remembered and documented. Now, information can be digitally shared, evidence shown, and the fight against genocide denial can be based on legally confirmed facts. This is not just an archive but a platform for research, education, and truth.
How did this happen?
The cooperation was formalized by a memorandum signed on April 7 this year. IRMCT expressed hope in an official letter dated June 18 that these materials would significantly contribute to the center’s work in preserving the memory and legacy of the victims. The center also recently completed the acquisition of artifacts from Tuzla, rounding out a process started five years ago.
Why is this important for the region?
The Srebrenica Memorial Center is now the regional archive of international justice and a source of credible information on the genocide. This is a crucial step in building a culture of remembrance based on facts, evidence, and legally confirmed truth.
What’s next?
On the anniversary, exhibitions are planned to further tell the story of the center. Access to the archive will be provided according to legal frameworks, respecting legal protection and technical security. Researchers, educational institutions, media, and all interested parties can now request access directly from Srebrenica, not The Hague.
Conclusion
This is a huge step for justice and truth. Srebrenica is not just a place of remembrance but a center of knowledge and the fight against forgetting and denial. If you thought the truth was far away, it’s now within reach.
So, are you ready to dive into the archives and face the truth? Or will you keep believing fairy tales? Share your thoughts, maybe together we’ll uncover another secret from the past!
