Record No.
MRB-2026-006536
Siege of Sarajevo, Longest Siege of a Capital City in Modern Warfare
Human Achievement
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Record Holder
Institutional / General Record
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Category
Human Achievement
Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
(
BA )
Achievement Date
05 April 1992
Verification Status
Reference
Record Description
The siege of Sarajevo during the Bosnian War lasted approximately 1,425 days, making it the longest siege of a capital city in the history of modern warfare, endured by its resilient population.
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