A Bosnian War survivor is set to share his harrowing experiences at Cumbria's Srebrenica Memorial Day 2024 event.

Jasmin Dajic will speak at the event, held at the Civic Centre in Carlisle on Monday, July 8, which provides an invaluable opportunity to learn about the conflict.

Mr Dajic was born in a small town in Central Bosnia in 1979.

The war began in 1992 when he was just 12 years old.

In 1994, Mr Dajic lost his left arm and sustained body-wide injuries in an accident.

He was discovered in a hospital by British aid workers who brought him to England in 1995.

He said: "It was extremely difficult with my injuries, pain, and language but people around me made it easier to settle in a new country.

"Today after so many years with a family, wife and two children I feel at home in Manchester."

In July 1995, the Bosnian town of Srebrenica witnessed a genocidal massacre carried out by Bosnian Serb forces led by General Ratko Mladić.

Approximately 8,000 Bosnian Muslims were killed, the victims primarily men included teens to elderly individuals.

The Srebrenica genocide remains one of the most atrocious events of the Bosnian War and the largest mass murder on European soil since World War Two.

Cumberland Council's Srebrenica Memorial Day 2024 event bears the theme 'I Am Because You Are'.

Andrew Seekings, Cumberland Council’s chief executive, said: "It's very important that we learn from the past to create a better future.

"Srebrenica Memorial Day is a time for us all to remember the millions of people killed under regimes of hatred or who have suffered atrocities.

"It is also a time to recognise that there are still people today who are persecuted because of their sex, race, gender and religious beliefs.

"The event is our tribute to the survivors we've provided a haven for.

"With the generous assistance of our people, we have been able to open our doors and hearts to survivors."

The Srebrenica Memorial Day event, organised with contributions from AWAZ Cumbria, Dr Tony Foody, Head of Year at Keswick School, and Mohammed Dhalech, is open to everyone.

It begins at 11am and more information can be found by contacting Cumberland Council.