Professor David Pettigrew stated that the killing of children during the Bosnian War serves as evidence of genocidal intent in Prijedor and Republika Srpska. Speaking at the “Omarska 2026” commemoration event, Pettigrew, a Holocaust and Genocide Studies professor, focused on the victimization of children during the 1992-1995 conflict. He specifically referenced a brutal assault launched by Bosnian Serb military and police against Bosniaks and others in May 1992. This assertion connects the deliberate targeting of children to a broader pattern of genocidal activity. Pettigrew's remarks were delivered in Prijedor, a region deeply affected by the war crimes committed during that period. The event aimed to remember the children who were victims of those crimes, highlighting the lasting impact of the conflict. His statements underscore the gravity of the crimes committed and the need for continued remembrance and accountability.