A quarter of Croatia occupied by the "federal" army

Serbo-federal troops continued their offensive operations throughout the Croatian territory, where their barracks were scattered. A quarter of the country was occupied and devastated, and hundreds of thousands were driven from their homes. While the international community seemed powerless to stop Milošević, Croatia tried to organize its defence despite the international arms embargo, which favoured the better-equipped aggressor.

1991

November

Photo: Neven Jagodić

Mobilization of the Croatian diaspora

The Croatian diaspora, estimated at 3 million people, was mobilized worldwide, from Western Europe to North and South America, all the way to Australia. Numerous demonstrations were held to sensitize international public opinion and to put an end to the military aggression targeting their homeland. Intellectuals, artists, scientists and even athletes all over the world called upon the international community to come to Croatia's aid.