# Investigation into Sarajevo siege human safari allegations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/investigation-into-sarajevo-siege-human-safari-allegations
> Updated: 2026-09-27T04:15:36.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The Milan Prosecutor’s Office is investigating allegations of ‘human safaris’ that reportedly took place during the Siege of Sarajevo between 1992 and 1996. The investigation follows a formal complaint filed by author Ezio Gavazzeni, lawyer Nicola Brigida, and former magistrate Guido Salvini.

The allegations suggest that wealthy foreign hunters, primarily from Western nations such as Italy, paid the Bosnian Serb army to facilitate the killing of civilians. This practice is described in Gavazzeni’s book, ‘Safaris humanos’, as a ‘business of death’ occurring during the 1,425-day siege.

Further inquiries are examining potential links to agencies in Barcelona. A witness identified as ‘Toni C.’ suggested that a Catalan agency used for organizing African safaris may have also facilitated these trips to Yugoslavia. While the investigation continues, some observers have noted that the current reporting relies heavily on indirect testimony and lacks definitive physical evidence or direct photographic proof.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Sarajevo investigation examines allegations of foreign hunters killing civilians

Ezio Gavazzeni’s book ‘Safaris humanos’ investigates allegations that foreign hunters paid Bosnian Serb forces to kill civilians during the Siege of Sarajevo.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarajevo-investigation-examines-allegations-of-foreign-hunters-killing-civilians

### 2026-09-24: Sarajevo human safari investigation explores potential links to Barcelona agencies

The Milan Prosecutor's Office is investigating claims that wealthy tourists participated in ‘human safaris’ by shooting civilians during the Siege of Sarajevo, with potential links to agencies in Barcelona.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarajevo-human-safari-investigation-explores-potential-links-to-barcelona-agencies

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