yugoslav war, 1991-1995

Gives a brief description of the conflict in Bosnia, including several personal stories of tragedy told by the young people who lived through them.

Seeing his sister being shot to death for reading a poem at a demonstration against Serbian control of largely Albanian Kosovo changes forever the life of thirteen-year-old Adem.

Contains essays and documents that describe and assess the political factors involved in the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991 and the resulting war in Bosnia; and includes biographical profiles of key figures, maps, and a timeline.

Discusses the origins of the conflict in Bosnia and efforts being made to bring peace to the area.

The real diary of Nadja Halilbegovich, a twelve-year-old in Sarajevo, written during the siege of her city from 1992 to 1995. Discusses the everyday struggle of her community as they tried to live normal lives while forced to scrounge for basic necessities and safety. The diary includes her childhood journal, her artwork, photographs from the war, as well as comments from the author looking back as a young woman.

Presents a collection of firsthand accounts of the war in Bosnia covering such topics as the causes of the war, atrocities, the siege of Sarajevo, media coverage, and peacekeeping efforts.

Recounts the events surrounding the genocide that took place during the Bosnian War, where more than 26,000 Bosnian Muslim civilians were murdered by Serbian troops.

During the war, fourteen-year-old Nina flees from her village in Yugoslavia, armed only with some letters and a photograph, to search for an old friend of her mother's in England.

Presents an overview of the former Yugoslavia, past and present, discussing the history of internal strife from 1839 to 1980, the role of the media and army through two wars, and Serbian and Croatian opposition to ultranationalism.

Chronicles the conflict in Bosnia, discussing its origins, its effects on civilians including children, intervention by the international community, war crimes, and the peace process.