Sarajevo Tunnel

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by Elias Bizannes from Sydney, Australia

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The Sarajevo Tunnel, also known as the Tunnel of Hope, was a crucial lifeline for the besieged city of Sarajevo during the Bosnian War from 1992 to 1995. Constructed in 1993, the tunnel connected the city, which was under siege by Bosnian Serb forces, with the Bosnian-held territory on the other side of Sarajevo Airport. Spanning approximately 800 meters (2,624 feet) in length, the tunnel was used to transport food, humanitarian aid, and military supplies, as well as to facilitate the movement of people in and out of the city. It played a vital role in sustaining the city's population during one of the longest sieges in modern history.

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