Opinion: Did we learn nothing from the Srebrenica genocide?

As the sun sets over the Srebrenica Memorial Center, a seemingly tranquil resting place conceals a horrific history. Here lie the remains of Bosnian Muslims brutally murdered in July 1995 by Serbian soldiers under the command of the now-convicted war criminal General Ratko Mladic.

For almost four years, genocide unfolded in Bosnia while the international community watched, not lifting a finger to end the violence. The commitment to “never again”, a vow to prevent future genocides, often seems aspirational. I question whether it is truly universal, or selectively applied.

As we pause to remember the Srebrenica genocide, another tragedy unfolds more than 2,000 kilometres away in Gaza, rooted in the historic occupation of Palestine. This fact is often overlooked as western leaders focus on the events of 7 October, when Hamas launched attacks inside Israel. 

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