In 1993, Ulemek founded his own paramilitary group, known as "Legija" or "Legionar," which was composed of hardcore Serbian nationalists and former Yugoslav People's Army (JNA) soldiers. The Legionar unit gained notoriety for its brutal tactics and involvement in several high-profile atrocities, including the 1993 Kravica attack on a Croatian police station, which resulted in the deaths of 12 police officers.
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. A former commander of the Serbian Special Operations Unit (JSO), Ulemek wrote this book while serving a 40-year prison sentence for his role in the assassination of Serbian Prime Minister Zoran Đinđić. en.wikipedia.org Book Overview Subject Matter: The novel explores the history of the French Foreign Legion
For an objective look at the trials and the assassination of Zoran Đinđić, the Special Court in Belgrade archives provide detailed accounts of the proceedings. Documentaries: The BBC series The Death of Yugoslavia
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