Behind the Bastards

It Could Happen Here Weekly 220

Feb 21, 2026
Giorgio Con, Bosnian genocide researcher and founder of Voices from Ladrina, discusses wartime testimony and the Sarajevo Safari documentary. He walks through Western reactions, prosecutions, survivor skepticism, and who traveled to fight. The conversation highlights how attention, justice, and grassroots solidarity intersect with complex local memories.
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ADVICE

Watch Online Behavior Early

  • Parents and schools should watch for signs: forum activity, obsession with past shooters, and heavy isolation.
  • Early intervention, mental-health support, and restricting gun access can prevent escalation.
ANECDOTE

Allegations In Sarajevo Safari

  • Sarajevo Safari alleges foreigners paid to shoot civilians, including children, during the siege.
  • Giorgio Con says the film claims the practice was organized and secretive.
INSIGHT

Documentaries Aren't Justice

  • Survivors often feel films and prosecutions arrive too late and offer limited healing.
  • Giorgio Con warns media attention doesn't substitute real justice or daily protections.
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