The fall of Srebrenica.

The situation in Bosnia Herzegovina - 44th Session of the General Assembly - Agenda item 42.

 Report of the United Nations Secretary-General Pursuant to the General Assembly Resolution A/RES/53/35.


General Assembly Resolution A/RES/54/549 - The fall of Srebrenica.







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