14.02.2026 11:50
It was claimed that during the Sarajevo War, English and other foreign tourists paid thousands of pounds to kill civilians for entertainment purposes. It was noted that these individuals were willing to pay more money to target children and pregnant women.
New information emerging about the Sarajevo War once again reveals how dark a point humanity can be driven to. Allegedly, foreign tourists, including the British, paid tens of thousands of pounds in the 1990s to kill civilians in Sarajevo for entertainment purposes. Moreover, those who wanted to shoot children and pregnant women were willing to pay even more money for it.
According to witness accounts, these individuals targeted innocent people living in the city with snipers and then celebrated their actions at alcohol-fueled dinners. These horrific activities were later referred to as "human safaris."
It is claimed that these foreigners from Britain, Italy, the USA, Russia, and various other countries made agreements with Bosnian soldiers to kill civilians in Sarajevo. The amount paid per person is said to range between 70,000 and 88,000 pounds.
According to Croatian investigative journalist Domagoj Margetic, these individuals paid extra fees when they wanted to shoot children and pregnant women. In other words, some civilians were specifically targeted simply because they were deemed "easier" or more "vulnerable."
"They Were Shooting at Women, Children, and the Elderly"
At the time, soldier Aleksandar Licanin still carries a significant trauma when recounting his experiences years later. According to Licanin, these foreigners were shooting civilians in an area under the control of a commander named Slavko Aleksic.
"They were firing from the cemetery. They were targeting women, children, and the elderly. They had completely lost control," says Licanin, who describes Aleksic as a psychopath, evident even from his gaze.
According to Licanin, Aleksic used a jeep with a human skull on the hood. Tourists were shown targets in advance, and additional money was charged for the best sniper points in high buildings. It is reported that the extra fee paid for these "special points" could go up to 400 pounds.
"They Were Celebrating Killing People"
These individuals who shot people throughout the day gathered in the evenings at tables filled with alcohol. During these meals, where roasted pig and lamb were served, they discussed the people they had killed during the day, almost celebrating this brutality.
"I can't comprehend how they can live with themselves after killing a child," says Licanin, noting that these images have haunted him throughout his life.
The then Sarajevo Police Chief Zlatko Miletic also confirms that these tourists were responsible for the deaths of many children and women. Miletic states that there is reliable information that these individuals were hosted for money and that most of them came from Italy.
Licanin, however, has not been able to shake off the effects of his experiences. "My wife still says I have nightmares at night. I don't remember in the morning, but my body doesn't forget," he says.
"The minds of these foreigners who came to Sarajevo were sick. But I'm sure they sleep well today."
"Sniper Street"
One of the main roads in the city, Meša Selimovic Boulevard, was so dangerous at that time that it was referred to as "Sniper Street" among the public. People did not know whether they would be shot when they left their homes. Civilians living in the city lived in constant fear of death for years.
It is claimed that these tourists paid money to the units loyal to the Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic at the time. Karadzic was later sentenced to 40 years in prison for genocide and crimes against humanity.
These accounts remind us once again of how deeply the war has inflicted wounds not only on the battlefield but also on the conscience of humanity.