1993, Jan. 2. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History

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1993, Jan. 2

Peace talks concerning the war in Bosnia-Herzegovina took place in Geneva between the three warring parties: the Bosnian Serb leader, Bosnian president Alija Izetbegovic, and a Bosnian Croat delegation.	1

Jan. 21

Amnesty International reported that women from all sides in the Bosnian conflict, but mainly Muslims, had suffered horrific sexual violations, including rape. These assaults appeared to be carried out in a systematic way by the military.	2

Feb. 10

The U.S. agreed to become involved in peace efforts in Bosnia-Herzegovina.	3

April 25–26

The Bosnian Serb Assembly rejected the Vance-Owen peace plan for Bosnia, after it had been endorsed by Bosnian Croats and Muslims.	4

June 4

The UN Security Council adopted a resolution that allowed the UN to use force to enforce cease-fires in protected areas.	5

June 15

A provisional agreement was reached in Geneva on a three-way division of Bosnia-Herzegovina into Muslim, Serb, and Croat areas.	6

July–Nov

Cease-fires failed to hold as fighting intensified, especially around Sarajevo. Continued peace talks were unsuccessful.	7


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