The siege of Sarajevo was the longest in modern history.
It lasted from Apr 5, 1992 – Feb 29, 1996
Wounded troops were transported to hospitals via the tunnel.
It lasted from Apr 5, 1992 – Feb 29, 1996
Above, a relic of the war - bombed out building
Above, one of the bridges that residents had to cross under sniper fire during the war.
A tunnel was built in order to get essential supplies into the starving and desperate residents. This house in the outskirts of the city was where the tunnel to the UN protected airport ran.
All over the city there are these 'roses' on the footpath. Reminders of people who died during the war of the 1990s.
Wounded troops were transported to hospitals via the tunnel.
Above, images of the tunnel that was kept secret. This tunnel saved the lives of thousands of people.
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