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Scotland honors the Srebrenica genocide with a moving ceremony at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, where attendees tie white ribbons to a rare Bosnian Spruce — a living symbol of resilience and remembrance. Over 8,300 Bosniak men and boys were murdered in 1995, and the event also commemorates the broader Bosnian War that claimed 100,000 lives and displaced millions, many finding refuge in the UK. Spearheaded by Beyond Srebrenica, funded by the Scottish Government, the ceremony connects Scotland’s conservation efforts with global human solidarity. Survivor and chair Sabina Kadić-Mackenzie praised the tree’s endurance as a mirror to the Bosnian people’s survival, while Professor Julia Knights emphasized how protecting this endangered species fosters international bonds. This annual tribute is a powerful call to remember, understand, and build hope across borders.

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