Around 9,000 expected for this year's March of Peace honoring Srebrenica genocide victims

Approximately 9,000 participants are anticipated for this year's March of Peace, an annual event commemorating the victims of the Srebrenica genocide. Suljo Čakanović, president of the Subcommittee for the March of Peace, stated that all preparations are complete, and participants will receive comprehensive logistical, medical, and support services throughout the three-day journey.

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For this year's March of Peace, which pays tribute to the victims of the genocide in Srebrenica, around 9,000 participants are expected.

Čakanović noted that while over 6,300 participants had registered by the last update, he expects a significantly larger turnout. He observed the high attendance at a recent preparatory event, which suggested a much greater number of participants than initially registered. "When I climbed on stage and saw a full stadium, I realized there would be many more," he said.

In addition to the registered marchers, participants from other memorial treks will join upon arrival in Potočari. These include participants of quad-marathons, moto-marathons, and bicycle marathons. Čakanović estimates that even without an increase in registered participants, the total number will reach around 9,000, calling it an "impressive number."

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Our last information, before the organizers went to the field, showed more than 6,300 registered participants, but I expect a significantly larger number.

Organizational readiness is high, with logistical teams prepared for the event. The Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, specifically the Second Infantry Regiment stationed in Tuzla, will provide tent accommodation for all participants. Medical assistance will be available along the entire route, with Civil Protection, Mountain Rescue Services, and medical teams deployed. Red Cross volunteers will march with participants, and field hospitals will be set up in camps for more detailed examinations and interventions.

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When I climbed on stage and saw a full stadium, I realized there would be many more.

Čakanović emphasized the symbolic weight of the march, reminding participants of the difficult path they traverse. "Participants of the March of Peace face a long three-day journey. They have understood over the years that someone died every 12.5 meters here, and they are traversing that path peacefully and with dignity," he stated. He expressed gratitude to all participants, past and present, for honoring the memory of the innocent victims of the genocide.

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Participants of the March of Peace face a long three-day journey. They have understood over the years that someone died every 12.5 meters here, and they are traversing that path peacefully and with dignity.