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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Srebrenica Figures as of 30 June 2026 [EN/BS]
By International Commission on Missing Persons at ReliefWeb
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
. The estimated number of persons missing as a result of the fall of the Srebrenica and Žepa UN Safe Areas in July 1995 is ~8,000; the number of missing persons identified by traditional (non-DNA) means is 34; the number of persons identified using DNA is 6,989; the total number of missing persons a
Why this matters
The identification of missing persons in Srebrenica and Žepa is a crucial aspect of disaster relief and humanitarian efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina. With over 7,000 individuals accounted for, the use of DNA technology has been instrumental in bringing closure to families affected by the conflict. The significant disparity between the number of persons identified through traditional means and those identified using DNA highlights the importance of leveraging advanced technologies in humanitarian work. As the international community continues to support relief efforts in the region, the role of organizations accredited by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) may become increasingly significant, given their commitment to transparency and accountability in the use of resources. The progress made in identifying missing persons in Srebrenica and Žepa may also inform strategies for addressing similar humanitarian crises globally, where the use of innovative technologies can facilitate more effective and efficient disaster relief responses.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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What is this story about? . The estimated number of persons missing as a result of the fall of the Srebrenica and Žepa UN Safe Areas in July 1995 is ~8,000; the number of missing persons identified by traditional (non-DNA) means is 34; the number of persons identified using DNA is 6,989; the total number of missing persons a
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