yugoslav civil war
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Yugoslav Civil War. Background (post WWII) . Established a communist government Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia’ (SFRY), - Made up of 6 republics Kept power using many different methods Yugoslavia seemed stable but most was an illusion - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Yugoslav Civil War
Established a communist government
Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia’ (SFRY), -Made up of 6 republics
Kept power using many different methods
Yugoslavia seemed stable but most was an illusion
http://www.unc.edu/depts/europe/teachingresources/balkan-crisis.pdf
Background (post WWII)
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Marshall Tito’s death in 1980
Fall of Communism in Yugoslavia and rise of separate groups
Slobodan Milosevic seized his opportunity in Kosovo
When his idea of Nationalism didn’t work, he began speaking of a ‘Greater Serbia’
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwone/yugoslavia_01.shtml
Background (continued)
War
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Third Balkan War (1991-Present)Yugoslav Civil War (1991-1992)
Slovenian War of Independence (1991)Croatian War of Independence (1991-1995)
Krajina Rebellion (1991-1995)Bosnian Civil War (1992-1995)
Fikrit Abdic Uprising (Autumn of 1993- 1995)Kosovo War (1998-1999)Presevo Rebellion (2000-2001)Albanian Uprising in Macedonia (2001)
http://www.historyguy.com/balkan_war_third.htm#.UxXuEn9W9Sk
War
Serbian leader Milanovik tries to create a ‘Greater Serbia’
Serbs started “ethnic cleansing” Bosnia experienced the greatest impact of the
genocide1990 election caused a split in Bosnia
http://www.history.com/topics/bosnian-genocide
Genocide
Three cities of eastern Bosnia were declared safe havens by the UN
Srebrenica is takenEthnic Cleansing continues
http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/12/world/europe/bosnia-war-crimes-sentencing/
“Safe” Havens
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City of Sarajevo • Bombed by Serbs• Bombing finally catches
the attention of the UN and they step in
Questions?
Thank You for listening!