OxHMD23 - Bosnain Genocide Survivor Testimony – Smajo Beso OBE

OxHMD2023

At this event, survivor of the genocide in Bosnia, Smajo Bešo OBE, will share his experiences of persecution and building a life in the UK.

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At this event, survivor of the genocide in Bosnia, Smajo Bešo OBE, will share his experiences of persecution and of building a life in the UK. Smajo was born in Bosnia in 1985. His father, and several male relatives, were tortured by Serbian nationalist forces in concentration camps as Bosnian Muslims became targets of genocide. Smajo’s close family relatives were murdered.In 1994, Smajo and his family arrived in Newcastle as refugees. Today, he regularly shares his experiences and has played a vital role in organising Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations in the North East. Smajo has been recognised with an OBE for services to genocide education and commemoration in the New Years Honours 2023..Speakers: Eva Bailey (The Queen’s College, University of Oxford), Ailish Gaughan (President of the Queen&#x27;s College History Society), Smajo Beso OBE.

OxHMD23 - Bosnain Genocide Survivor Testimony – Smajo Beso OBE

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