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Srebrenica massacre marked by events across UK Srebrenica massacre marked by Westminster Abbey service
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A Westminster Abbey service has been held to remember thousands of Muslim men and boys from Srebrenica killed by Bosnian Serb forces 20 years ago. About 2,000 people have attended a service in Westminster Abbey to remember thousands of Muslim men and boys from Srebrenica killed by Bosnian Serb forces 20 years ago.
About 100 events are being organised across the UK over coming days in memory of the genocide in 1995. David Cameron led tributes ahead of the service, saying people "must never, ever forget what happened".
Prime Minister David Cameron led tributes ahead of the Westminster service, saying people "must never, ever forget what happened". The massacre in 1995 was the worst in Europe since World War Two.
The massacre was the worst in Europe since World War Two. A mother, who lost several members of her family, said she hoped the perpetrators would face justice.
It came amid the bloody break-up of Yugoslavia into independent states. The genocide came amid the bloody break-up of Yugoslavia into independent states.
Serbia backed the Bosnian Serb forces fighting the Muslim-led Bosnian government during the conflict.Serbia backed the Bosnian Serb forces fighting the Muslim-led Bosnian government during the conflict.
In July 1995, in what was supposed to have been a UN safe haven, Bosnian Serb forces took control of Srebrenica. They rounded up and killed the men and boys and buried them in mass graves.In July 1995, in what was supposed to have been a UN safe haven, Bosnian Serb forces took control of Srebrenica. They rounded up and killed the men and boys and buried them in mass graves.
A commemorative event will also be held on Wednesday in Cardiff, hosted by First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones. The congregation listened to a speech from Munira Subasic, president of the Mothers of Srebrenica association, as she recounted what she remembered. She lost several members of her family during the massacre.
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will host a memorial service at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, on Friday. Speaking after the service she told the BBC: "They took my son away from me and put him in a white house. Eighteen years after I only find two little bones and gave him a burial.
The Princess Royal will travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina on Saturday for Srebrenica Memorial Day. "I appeal upon all good people lets make things better while we still can, so that the criminals may be brought in front of justice to have their names as war criminals, just as our kids have their names as victims."
People gathered at Belfast City Hall on Sunday to mark the start of Srebrenica Memorial Week. Survivor Nedzad Avdic told the BBC how he was shot at and fell among a line of dead bodies.
About 2,000 invited guests at Monday's hour-long service in Westminster Abbey witnessed candles being lit in memory of those killed. He said: "When they finished the shooting I prayed to die, because it was unbearable for me. I waited for dying.
They also heard Munira Subasic, president of the Mothers of Srebrenica association, tell her story. She lost several members of her family during the massacre. "I never thought I could save myself. I noticed someone move in the middle of the bodies. I asked him if he was alive. Within 10 (minutes) we were in the bushes."
'Agony continues''Agony continues'
The service, which began at 12:00 BST was organised by the UK charitable initiative Remembering Srebrenica, and is being followed by a reception hosted by David Cameron at 10 Downing Street.The service, which began at 12:00 BST was organised by the UK charitable initiative Remembering Srebrenica, and is being followed by a reception hosted by David Cameron at 10 Downing Street.
There will also be a formal reception in the Houses of Parliament hosted by Speaker of the House John Bercow.There will also be a formal reception in the Houses of Parliament hosted by Speaker of the House John Bercow.
Mr Cameron said: "We must never, ever forget what happened".Mr Cameron said: "We must never, ever forget what happened".
"The 20th anniversary is a moment to remember the many thousands who lost their lives, to remember their families and the missing, and the fact that for so many - including the Mothers of Srebrenica - the agony continues every day, undimmed by the passage of time."The 20th anniversary is a moment to remember the many thousands who lost their lives, to remember their families and the missing, and the fact that for so many - including the Mothers of Srebrenica - the agony continues every day, undimmed by the passage of time.
"We must reaffirm our determination to act to prevent genocide in the future.""We must reaffirm our determination to act to prevent genocide in the future."
Lord Ashdown, who became the European Union's High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2002, will tell the Abbey: "Whether through error, misjudgment, an inability to comprehend, or just inattention, we stood aside when we should not have done. Lord Ashdown, who became the European Union's High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2002, told the Abbey: "Whether through error, misjudgment, an inability to comprehend, or just inattention, we stood aside when we should not have done.
"We should therefore remember Srebrenica, not just to bear witness to those who suffered, but also as a warning to us all of what happens when we turn our back.""We should therefore remember Srebrenica, not just to bear witness to those who suffered, but also as a warning to us all of what happens when we turn our back."
About 100 events are being organised across the UK over coming days in memory of the genocide.
A commemorative event will be held on Wednesday in Cardiff, hosted by First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones.
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will host a memorial service at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, on Friday.
The Princess Royal will travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina on Saturday for Srebrenica Memorial Day.
People gathered at Belfast City Hall on Sunday to mark the start of Srebrenica Memorial Week.
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