SNIPER SAFARI IN SARAJEVO: WE WERE IN THE CROSSHAIRS
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✍️ The article is a personal reflection by a writer and journalist from Bosnia and Herzegovina about the Siege of Sarajevo during the Bosnian War, specifically the phenomenon of 'sniper tourism' where foreign tourists would pay to shoot at civilians.
👉 The Siege of Sarajevo lasted from 1992 to 1995 and was the longest siege in modern history. 👉 The city was under constant bombardment, with 50,000 tons of artillery fired from Serb-held positions. 👉 Civilians were forced to adapt to a new reality, with many walking to university and other destinations under sniper fire. 👉 Sniper tourism was a reality, with foreign tourists paying to shoot at civilians. 👉 The author recounts his own experiences as a soldier and journalist during the war, including being in the sniper's crosshairs.
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