Dobrila Kukolj carried the scars of an evil time that must not be forgotten
The life of the long-time president of the Banja Luka Association of World War II Prisoners of Camps, Dobrila Kukolj, was a testament to suffering, but even more so to dignity, truth, and strength, said the Serb member of the BiH Presidency, Željka Cvijanović, today.
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- Dobrila Kukolj, former president of the Banja Luka Association of World War II Prisoners of Camps, is remembered for her dignity, truth, and strength.
- Kukolj, a survivor of the Jasenovac concentration camp, dedicated her life to bearing witness and ensuring the truth about the genocide in the Independent State of Croatia was revealed.
- Serb Presidency member Željka Cvijanović praised Kukolj's quiet, dignified persistence in preserving the truth from oblivion.
- Kukolj's passing at the age of 94 is a significant loss for her family, friends, and Republika Srpska.
- A memorial service was attended by officials including the President and Prime Minister of Republika Srpska, and the leader of SNSD.