On July 11, 2024, the Podrinje identification project in Tuzla announced that the remains of 6,823 victims of the Srebrenica genocide have been officially identified [88f010fc]. However, there are still nearly 100 more murdered individuals whose remains were found at various execution sites, waiting to be identified [88f010fc]. Most of these remains, currently stored in the cold storage of the Commemorative Center in Tuzla, do not yet have their names and surnames [88f010fc]. The identification process requires a 99.95% match between the DNA isolated from the bones of the missing person and the DNA isolated from the blood of relatives [88f010fc]. The number of unidentified remains has been reduced from 130 to 95 [88f010fc]. The reference blood samples of families who have already identified their relatives through the classic method of identification could potentially lead to the identification of these victims [88f010fc].
This ongoing effort highlights the importance of providing closure and peace for the families of the victims of the Srebrenica genocide [88f010fc]. The identification process not only allows for the proper burial of the victims but also serves as a form of justice and acknowledgment of the atrocities committed during the war [88f010fc]. The Podrinje identification project continues to work tirelessly to ensure that every victim is given their name, surname, and eternal peace [88f010fc].