AP European History
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country located in Southeastern Europe on the Balkan Peninsula, known for its complex ethnic composition and turbulent history. The region gained international attention during the Bosnian War in the 1990s, where mass atrocities were committed, including ethnic cleansing and genocide, particularly against Bosniaks (Bosnian Muslims) by Bosnian Serb forces. The conflict highlighted the dangers of nationalism and sectarianism in post-Yugoslav states, making it a critical case study in the context of mass atrocities since 1945.