During World War II, in 1943, the Western Sandžak region was the scene of horrific massacres and suffering, which many believe were even worse and involved more victims than the Srebrenica genocide in 1995.

The main perpetrators were the Chetnik forces under the command of Draža Mihailović, who systematically targeted the Muslim population in the region. Villages were burned, and countless civilians were killed, especially in areas such as Foča, Čajniče, and the surrounding parts of today’s Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Despite the scale of the atrocities, these events have not been adequately documented or recognized in the broader historical narrative. Many victims remain unnamed, and the crimes committed during this period have not received the same attention or justice as later tragedies like Srebrenica.

Remembering and acknowledging the suffering in Western Sandžak in 1943 is crucial for honoring the victims and preventing the erasure of these historical atrocities.

Reference

https://dardaniapress.net/bs/stajalista/zapadni-sandzak-je-1943-stradao-gore-i-brojnije-od-mnogo-poznatije-srebrenice-1995/