3rd June 1993 During the Siege of Sarajevo: a Canadian soldier talks with French soldiers in the car park at Sarajevo Airport.

3rd June 1993 During the Siege of Sarajevo: a Canadian soldier talks with French soldiers in the car park at Sarajevo Airport. Stock Photo
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Johnny Saunderson / Alamy Stock Photo

Image ID:

2A35N9D

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175.1 MB (6.3 MB Compressed download)

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9768 x 6264 px | 82.7 x 53 cm | 32.6 x 20.9 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

3 June 1993

Location:

Sarajevo Airport, Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina.

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

UNPROFOR was composed of nearly 39, 000 personnel from 42 countries, whose primary role was the protection of civilians during the war in Bosnia. The Siege of Sarajevo was the longest of a capital city in the history of modern warfare. After being initially besieged by the forces of the Yugoslav People's Army, Sarajevo was besieged by the Army of Republika Srpska from 5th April 1992 to 29th February 1996 (1, 425 days) during the Bosnian War. In total, 13, 952 people were killed during the siege.