Zvornik Brigade
The 1st Zvornik Brigade (Serbian: 1. 3ворничке бригаде; 1. Zvorničke Brigade) was a brigade of the Bosnian Serb army based in Zvornik. The brigade was known and, except for Marko Milošević, tried for its human rights atrocities against Bosnian Muslims during the 1992-1995 Bosnian War. Notable members of the Zvornik Brigade included Milošević,[2][3] Dragan Obrenović,[4][5] Milorad Trbić,[6] and Brigadier Vinko Pandurević.[5]
| 1st Zvornik Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1992-1996 |
| Country |  Republika Srpska |
| Allegiance | Army of Republika Srpska |
| Branch | Ground Forces |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 5,500[1] |
| Garrison/HQ | Zvornik |
| Engagements | Bosnian War
|
| Decorations | Medal of Petar Mrkonjić |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Vidoje Blagojević Vinko Pandurević |
References
- "ICTY Court Records". 2019-04-20. Archived from the original on 2019-04-20. Retrieved 2022-12-03.
- Denis Dzidic. "Two Srebrenica Genocide Suspects Arrested". Balkan Insight. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- "Statement for the record of the ICE for a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing titled "No Safe Haven: Law Enforcement Operations Against Human Rights Violators in the U.S." | Homeland Security". Dhs.gov. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- Past in Present Times (pg. 237); "Lajčo Klajn - 2007 'Dragan Obrenović ... From December 1992 to November 1996 he was the chief of staff/deputy commander of the 1st Zvornik Brigade of the Bosnian Serb army. In December 1995 he was promoted from the rank of major general to the rank of lieutenant colonel.'"
- "Seven convicted over 1995 Srebrenica massacre". CNN.com. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- "Vinko Pandurevic and Milorad Trbic (IT-05-86-I)". IWPR.net. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
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