Pakistan's Role in stoping the Bosnian Genocide.

[was]

if it is true that thousands strong PAKBAT was there showing off their heroics then how did the massacres of Bosnian muslims and the rape of the Muslim women in he worst possible way happen? someone claimed they were doing their job well in Srebenica but it was the DUTCHBAT that were there and infamously failed to protect the muslims from the serb animals! Where were the PAKBAT?!those one two mujahids went from all muslim countries, not just pakistan.

oops an angry bengali is here

 

[U-571]

yeah this bengali has moved his most favourite topic of "bengali genocide and the rape of bengali women at the hands of pak army" to the "bosnian massare and rape of their women"

 

[The Patriot]

I don't know much about Pakistani help to Bosnia. But i have come across 2 Bosnians in my life and they thanked me for our help to them during war. And we became friends because of their love for me (being a Pakistani).

 

[ARSENAL6]

its not well documeted here in the west

I hate that !

 

[flameboard]

Pakistan brought over hundreds of Bosnian refugees who were to be returned when the war ended. They were sent to Islamabad and apparently a Bosnian style village was made for them in Islamabad for them to live in. After the war ended they were all returned. Anyone know where this village is if it still exists?

 

[PAKFA]

First time I heard of this type of genocide in movie behind the enemy line.

 

[GUNNER]

Anyone know where this village is if it still exists?

I don't think it does anymore. Must have heard about it.. if it was !

 

[Last Hope]

Found this Thread helpful

Thanks for posting

 

[BATMAN]

750 vehicles used by PAKBAT in Bosnia for UN operation

United Nations Protection Force in Bosnia (UNOROFOR)

Initially established in Croatia to ensure demilitarization of designated areas.The mandate was later extended to Bosnia and Herzegovina to support the delivery of humanitarian relief, monitor "no fly zones" and "safe areas". The mandate was later extended to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia for preventive monitoring in border areas.

Background

Recognizing the commendable performance of the Pakistan Army Contingents as United Nations Peace Keepers in Somalia and Campuchia, the United Nations requested the Government of Pakistan to contribute troops to the United Nations Protection Force (UNF'ROFOR) in Bosnia-Herzegovina. A 3000 strong contingent consisting of two Battalion Groups and a National Support (NS) Headquarters left for Bosnia and Croatia in May 1994.
The two battalion groups PAKBAT 1 and PAKBAT 2 were deployed in the towns of ‘dares and Durdevik (near the city of Tuzla ) in Bosnia while the National Support Headquarters remained based at Split , Croatia . They were tasked to stabilize the military situation with a view to encouraging return of normalcy, improving freedom of movement by maintaining existing routes, providing protection and supporting various United Nations agencies and NGOs engaged in their relief activities and coordinate humanitarian assistance.

The Pakistani troops (PAKBATs) established conditions favourable to cessation of hostilities through maintenance of local ceasefire agreements, liaison with warring factions, implementation of Troops Exclusive Zone (TEZ), manning of observation posts, and monitoring activity on confrontation line. Pakistani troops helped in restoring confidence of people through frequent meetings with leaders of warring factions/local agencies, by establishing liaison with military/civil authorities and through utility repairs.

The PAKBATs performed their military duties with total commitment. Two officers, one junior commissioned officer and three non commissioned officers laid down their lives for the noble cause of bringing peace to a war ravaged territory. Their sacrifices were duly acknowledged by United Nations Force Commander and the local population.

The Pakistani contingent did exceptionally well in identifying, monitoring and protecting all ethnic and minority groups, refugees and displaced persons. They coordinated the relief work of a number of United Nations agencies, international and Pakistani NGOs on their own. Besides this PAKBATs themselves provided immense humanitarian assistance by providing food stuff, medical care, clothing, and helped in the maintenance of infrastructure/community services, orphanages and provision of financial aid.

It was once again the Pakistani Peace Keepers who were the first to respond and assist over 50,000 refugees who came over after the Serbs had over-run the United Nations declared Safe Heavens of Srebrenica and Zepa in July 95. As it was an event which had not been foreseen by the Bosnian government and the United Nations authorities, it was Pakistani Peace Keepers who bore the brunt of the crisis for 36 hours single handedly. Food, clothing, medical treatment and shelter to these war-ravaged people was provided by the PAKBAT from their own resources before help arrived. Even after the arrival of assistance, it were the Pakistani troops who managed and coordinated the relief activities. It was duly acknowledged in an impressive ceremony organized by Tuzia Red Cross to award certificates of merit to all those who contributed in relief operations.

Specialist doctors complimented with some of the latest medical equipment and medicines set about the task of treating the innocent civilians victimized by unfortunate ethnic cleansing with zeal and enthusiasm. In order to facilitate the patients, mobile teams were regularly dispatched to far flung areas to treat the civilians. Notably Pakistani Government and the NGOs contributed generously and over 1.7 tones of medicines were donated and handed over to the Mayor of Tuzla by Pakistan 's Ambassador. After completion of its duties, the first Pakistani Contingent was replaced by the second, bringing our contribution of forces in this United Nations Peace Keeping effort to over 6000 troops in two phases. With the downsizing of UNPROFOR in mid 1995, the Pak Contingent became the third largest force after France and England . The Pakistani peace-keepers were also retained by the United Nations in the highly sensitive period during the change over from UNPROFOR to the NATO led implementation Force (IFOR) and finally returned home in February 1996.

Pakistani troops have been worthy ambassadors of their country. The Bosnians as well as the international community once again praised the professionalism, devotion to duty and above all the impartiality of the Pakistan Army contingent. They were trusted and respected by all the warring factions, i.e. Bosnians, Croats, and the Serbs for their strict neutrality in their dealings. This perhaps, is the reason that Pakistan was once again requested by the United Nations to contribute a Battalion group supported by a squadron of Armour to the Untied Nations Transitional Administrative set up in Eastern Slavonia (UNTAES).

 

[PakSher]

Pakistan Army contingent is still stationed in Bosnia.

 

[sergente rehan]

Pakistan Army contingent is still stationed in Bosnia.

I didn't knew about this. Could you please give us any further detail?

 

[WaleedGilani]

Honestly I have no clue why this bangladeshi has such facination for Pak forces in very extreme kind of way.

dont be a racist

 

[WaleedGilani]

my dad served in Bosnia from the U.N ... he was a Flight Surgeon in the Pakistani Airforce for 25 years... retired a Colonel ... and by the way .. he was on a deputation from the U.N ... he was 78th Field ambulance corps

 

[PakSher]

United Nations Protection Force in Bosnia (UNOROFOR)

Initially established in Croatia to ensure demilitarization of designated areas.The mandate was later extended to Bosnia and Herzegovina to support the delivery of humanitarian relief, monitor "no fly zones" and "safe areas". The mandate was later extended to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia for preventive monitoring in border areas.

Recognizing the commendable performance of the Pakistan Army Contingents as United Nations Peace Keepers in Somalia and Campuchia, the United Nations requested the Government of Pakistan to contribute troops to the United Nations Protection Force (UNF'ROFOR) in Bosnia-Herzegovina. A 3000 strong contingent consisting of two Battalion Groups and a National Support (NS) Headquarters left for Bosnia and Croatia in May 1994.
The two battalion groups PAKBAT 1 and PAKBAT 2 were deployed in the towns of ‘dares and Durdevik (near the city of Tuzla ) in Bosnia while the National Support Headquarters remained based at Split , Croatia . They were tasked to stabilize the military situation with a view to encouraging return of normalcy, improving freedom of movement by maintaining existing routes, providing protection and supporting various United Nations agencies and NGOs engaged in their relief activities and coordinate humanitarian assistance.

The Pakistani troops (PAKBATs) established conditions favourable to cessation of hostilities through maintenance of local ceasefire agreements, liaison with warring factions, implementation of Troops Exclusive Zone (TEZ), manning of observation posts, and monitoring activity on confrontation line. Pakistani troops helped in restoring confidence of people through frequent meetings with leaders of warring factions/local agencies, by establishing liaison with military/civil authorities and through utility repairs.
The PAKBATs performed their military duties with total commitment. Two officers, one junior commissioned officer and three non commissioned officers laid down their lives for the noble cause of bringing peace to a war ravaged territory. Their sacrifices were duly acknowledged by United Nations Force Commander and the local population.

The Pakistani contingent did exceptionally well in identifying, monitoring and protecting all ethnic and minority groups, refugees and displaced persons. They coordinated the relief work of a number of United Nations agencies, international and Pakistani NGOs on their own. Besides this PAKBATs themselves provided immense humanitarian assistance by providing food stuff, medical care, clothing, and helped in the maintenance of infrastructure/community services, orphanages and provision of financial aid.

It was once again the Pakistani Peace Keepers who were the first to respond and assist over 50,000 refugees who came over after the Serbs had over-run the United Nations declared Safe Heavens of Srebrenica and Zepa in July 95. As it was an event which had not been foreseen by the Bosnian government and the United Nations authorities, it was Pakistani Peace Keepers who bore the brunt of the crisis for 36 hours single handedly. Food, clothing, medical treatment and shelter to these war-ravaged people was provided by the PAKBAT from their own resources before help arrived. Even after the arrival of assistance, it were the Pakistani troops who managed and coordinated the relief activities. It was duly acknowledged in an impressive ceremony organized by Tuzia Red Cross to award certificates of merit to all those who contributed in relief operations.

Specialist doctors complimented with some of the latest medical equipment and medicines set about the task of treating the innocent civilians victimized by unfortunate ethnic cleansing with zeal and enthusiasm. In order to facilitate the patients, mobile teams were regularly dispatched to far flung areas to treat the civilians. Notably Pakistani Government and the NGOs contributed generously and over 1.7 tones of medicines were donated and handed over to the Mayor of Tuzla by Pakistan 's Ambassador. After completion of its duties, the first Pakistani Contingent was replaced by the second, bringing our contribution of forces in this United Nations Peace Keeping effort to over 6000 troops in two phases. With the downsizing of UNPROFOR in mid 1995, the Pak Contingent became the third largest force after France and England . The Pakistani peace-keepers were also retained by the United Nations in the highly sensitive period during the change over from UNPROFOR to the NATO led implementation Force (IFOR) and finally returned home in February 1996.

Pakistani troops have been worthy ambassadors of their country. The Bosnians as well as the international community once again praised the professionalism, devotion to duty and above all the impartiality of the Pakistan Army contingent. They were trusted and respected by all the warring factions, i.e. Bosnians, Croats, and the Serbs for their strict neutrality in their dealings. This perhaps, is the reason that Pakistan was once again requested by the United Nations to contribute a Battalion group supported by a squadron of Armour to the Untied Nations Transitional Administrative set up in Eastern Slavonia (UNTAES).


United Nations Protection Force in Bosnia (UNOROFOR)

 

[Ghareeb_Da_Baal]

I watched a documentary once i think it was on channel 4 late night,But they said the same things you said that pakistan container ship to Bosnia with weapons and 2/3 where taken by the croatians.

A former ISI chief Lt Gen Javed Nasir said that that Pakistan defied the United Nations ban on supply of arms to Bosnia and pakistan supplied sophisticated anti-tank guided missiles to the bosnian govt that were air lifted to them by the ISI.
He said that despite the UN ban on supply of arms to the besieged Bosnians, he successfully air lifted sophisticated anti-tank guided missiles which turned the tide in favour of Bosnian Muslims and forced the Serbs to lift the siege, much to the annoyance of the US.
The US threatened Pakistan that it would be declared as a terrorist state, if it did not remove Lt Gen Javed Nasir from the post of the ISI chief.
It was therefore at the behest of the US government's official demand that he was prematurely compulsorily retired from service by the caretaker government of Mir Balkh Sher Mazari on 13 May, 1993.

I remember the ISI general very well.dont ask me how though!
Actually 3 shipments were sent. I capsized, the 2nd one was overtaken by the Italians and the 3rd one made it.