(ANSA-AFP) - UNITED NATIONS, MAY 23 - The UN General Assembly
voted Thursday to establish an annual day of remembrance for the
1995 Srebrenica genocide, despite furious opposition from
Bosnian Serbs and Serbia. The resolution written by Germany and
Rwanda -- countries synonymous with genocides in the 20th
century -- received 84 votes in favor, 19 against with 68
abstentions. It makes July 11 "International Day of Remembrance
of the Srebrenica Genocide." (ANSA-AFP).
UN establishes Srebrenica genocide memorial day
84 votes in favor, 19 against with 68 abstentions