Thirty-three years after surviving imprisonment within the Derventa camps, Drago Knezheviq provided testimony once more concerning the events of 1992. He was questioned for several hours by American investigators who arrived in Bosnia and Herzegovina in mid-April. The inquiry aims to gather information regarding potential war crimes committed in Derventa and involves individuals currently suspected of residing in the United States.
During the detailed questioning, Knezheviq acknowledged understanding the focus of the American investigators. However, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation, he stated that he did not wish to provide further details at this time. Speaking to Radio Free Europe, Knezheviq offered a specific piece of information, noting, “I was his ‘patient.'” When pressed for clarification regarding this statement, he explained that he was referring to an individual whom he alleged had committed an act of rape.
The testimony contributes to the broader effort to investigate atrocities committed during the conflict. The sustained nature of the questioning underscores the international focus on accountability for war crimes that occurred in the region. Knezheviq’s willingness to speak, despite the passage of three decades, highlights the lingering impact of the conflict.
His account provides specific details relating to the aftermath of the fighting, further contributing to the body of evidence gathered by international authorities investigating past wartime abuses.
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