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Serbian President Nikolic Denies Srebrenica Genocide
Serbian President Nikolic Denies Srebrenica Genocide
Press Statement
Mark C. Toner
Deputy
Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson
Washington,
DC
June 5, 2012
The United States deplores the statement made by newly elected Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic denying genocide in Srebrenica.
Genocide in Srebrenica is not a subjective determination—it is a defined criminal act which the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia has confirmed in final and binding verdicts in multiple cases. The International Court of Justice also has concluded that genocide occurred in Srebrenica. It cannot be denied.
President Nikolic has an opportunity to set a constructive tone within the region, but such unfounded statements about Srebrenica and other war crimes are counterproductive to promoting stability and reconciliation in the region.
We call on all parties to take responsible actions in support of cooperation and reconciliation.
ENDS
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