Genocidal threats were issued openly in parliament before war began

Evidence

In a chilling speech before the Bosnian Assembly, a Serb religious nationalist by the name of Radovan Karadzic pointed out the vulnerability of the Muslim population and what lay in store for them if they opposed him: “Do not think that you will not lead Bosnia-Herzegovina into hell, and do not think that you will not perhaps make the Muslim people disappear, because Muslims cannot defend themselves if there is war.” — Michael A. Sells, The Bridge Betrayed, 71

Categorization

• CANDY: Karadzic’s threat — and its public, official setting — is a jaw-dropping detail for conversation.