“Shadow Warriors” Documentary Launch and Discussion in Sarajevo

On Wednesday, CIJA´s lead Syrian investigators, Hassan Al Hariri and Husam Sharif stepped out from the shadows to speak about their work securing critical evidence of the Assad Regime crimes in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Standing in front of an international network of journalists, artists, historians, researchers and activists gathered for the annual WARM festival commemorating war reporting, art and memory Hasan and Husam gave voice to the courage and dedication of over 40 of their colleagues who have spent years documenting war crimes and crimes against humanity inside Syria.

In Sarajevo, a city that endured a 3.5-year siege, the auditorium was filled with cheers and teers in recognition of the important work and sacrifice they did.

They visited the sites of crimes and memorials marking the innocent lives lost during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina that ended 30 years ago. As Syria makes its first steps on the road to accountability, Bosnia stood as an example that memory can be preserved and justice pursued even if it takes time.

Watch Shadow Warriors:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VYRnUmwbD4