The Bosnian War was a time that had brought tears to many families who lost children, husbands, and other family members that are still remembered today. For two families, their children who are considered the Romeo and Juliet of their time. It has been 20 years since they were shot to death which has forever scarred the families for years now.
Bosko and Amira were sweethearts despite the fact that Bosko was Serbian and Amira was Muslim. They were together for nine years until they were shot to death both at the age of 25. Bosko and Amira tried to escape the war that had been plaguing the country for a while but because of the ethnic-religious hatred that was between the country. Their bodies were left behind with both of them wrapped around their arms for eight days.
The parents of Bosko and Amira realize that what was done was done to their children. Fortunately, they still remain friends despite having different backgrounds. The parents feel that the politicians are to blame, not the soldiers who killed them. Today they are buried together and remembered today as the Romeo and Juliet of Bosnia.
The following article can be found at : http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/05/world/europe/bosnia-romeo-juliet/index.html?hpt=wo_mid
By : Jocelyn Gonzalez
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