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Former US Secretary Henry Kissinger, Accused of War Crimes, Dies at 100

Henry Kissinger, a pivotal figure who shaped US foreign policy in the 20th century and was characterized as a “war criminal” by some, has passed away. The consultancy firm Kissinger Associates announced the death of the 100-year-old statesman at his Connecticut residence, indicating that he will be laid to rest in a private ceremony among family members. Additionally, a memorial service honoring Kissinger is set to take place in New York at a later date.

Born in 1923, Henry Kissinger fled Nazi Germany with his family, settling in the United States in 1938 and later becoming a naturalized US citizen at the age of 20. Serving as National Security Advisor and Secretary of State during the tenure of US President Richard Nixon, Kissinger notably played a significant role in the carpet bombing in Cambodia during the Vietnam War in 1969. This act led to severe criticism, branding him a “war criminal” due to the devastation that resulted in the loss of thousands of civilian lives and the occupation of southern Vietnam.

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Srebrenica Genocide Victims Laid to Rest on 30th Anniversary

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Seven newly identified victims of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide were buried at the Potocari Memorial Cemetery in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the 30th anniversary of the massacre. The genocide, recognized by international courts, claimed over 8,300 Muslim lives during the Bosnian War.

The ceremony drew leaders and officials from across the region and Europe, including Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, and French and NATO representatives.

Bosnian official Denis Bećirović emphasized the years of propaganda and planning that led to the genocide, while French President Emmanuel Macron warned that denialism has no place in EU-aspiring nations. NATO’s Mark Rutte called it a lasting tragedy linking the Netherlands and Bosnia.

Sirens marked the remembrance across cities, and symbolic tributes—including a silent jump from Mostar Bridge and the release of lilies—honored the victims. The newly buried include victims aged between 17 and 67.

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