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Wars of Independence

A programme exploring the conflicts following Slovenia and Croatia's declarations of independence in 1991. Featuring interviews with Slobodan Milosevic and Milan Kucan.

Two days after Croatia and Slovenia's declarations of independence, war in Yugoslavia commenced. Witnesses testify that central to promoting the internecine conflict was Gojko Susak, Croatia's uncompromising minister of defence. The mastermind behind the Croat campaign in Krajina, he escalated hostilities by taking a personal part in the terror attacks on Serb villages that occurred before the war with Serbia had even started.

Presidents Milosevic of Serbia and Kucan of Slovenia are principal among the witnesses recalling the shifting allegiances and political manoeuvring.

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49 minutes

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Role Contributor
Director Paul Mitchell
Producer Norma Percy

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