PLACE OF TORTURE AND HORROR: Anniversary of the formation of the Batković camp is being marked

(Patria) - The Association of Camp Inmates Bijeljina-Janja, in cooperation with the Majlis of the Islamic Community Bijeljina, today marked the 32nd anniversary of the crimes against the inmates of the Batković camp near Bijeljina. As highlighted during the commemoration, this was the first camp formed in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and more than four thousand inmates passed through it.

The 31st anniversary of the destruction of the mosque in Janja and the 11th anniversary of the construction of the memorial to the martyrs and civilian victims of the war in these areas were also marked, reports BHRT.

More than 4,000 inmates passed through the Batković camp, and at least 80 prisoners were killed, it was emphasized at the commemoration of the 32nd anniversary of the crimes in the camp.

The population of Janja and the surrounding area of Bijeljina was taken for forced labor, to the front lines, and used as human shields.

This camp was closed in early 1996 after the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement.