Italy probes suspect in Sarajevo ‘sniper tourism’ during Bosnia war: Report

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 5, 2026 at 06:23 AM

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Italian prosecutors are investigating an 80-year-old man for alleged involvement in "sniper tourism" during the 1992-1995 Bosnian War. The investigation, launched last year, focuses on allegations that foreigners paid Bosnian Serb forces for the opportunity to shoot at civilians in Sarajevo. The suspect, a former truck driver, faces multiple charges of premeditated murder, though it is unclear if he directly carried out killings or provided logistical support. He is the first individual identified in the probe and has been summoned for questioning on February 9th. The investigation began after a legal complaint was filed alleging that Italians and other foreigners participated in the scheme.

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Ratko Mladic 30% Srebrenica ×230% Yugoslavia 30% Milan 40% Pordenone 40% Ezio Gavazzeni 50% Bosnian Serb Army 60% Reuters ×360% Bosnia ×270% Sarajevo ×580% Italy ×290%

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sniper tourism 100% bosnia war 90% sarajevo siege 90% premeditated murder 70% italian prosecutors 60% war crimes 60% sniper fire 50% civilian killings 50% bosnian serb army 40%

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