Dušan the Mighty (Serbian: Душан Силни, Dušan Silni) was a Serbian paramilitary unit formed in 1991 during the Croatian War of Independence, active up until 1995.[1][better source needed]
| Dušan the Mighty | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1991 - 1995 |
| Allegiance |  Republic of Serbian Krajina |
| Branch | Army of the Republic of Serbian Krajina |
| Typ | Infantry Paramilitary |
| Size | ~100 |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Dušan Silni |
Wartime
In the Battle of Borovo Selo, the Dušan the Mighty forces joined the White Eagles to defend the suburb of Borovo Selo from Croatian police. This attack came on May 2nd and Serbian forces repulsed the Croatian attack.
War crimes
On October 18th 1991, Serbian forces supported by the Dušan the Mighty militia captured about 50 Croatian citizens from the town of Lovas, where they were sent to a agricultural cooperative. They were assisted by JNA and other Serb paramilitaries, killing and torturing 40-70 citizens, Dušan was never charged with war crimes.[2]
References
- ^ Unknown, Unknown. "Dusan the Mighty Forces". trackingterrorism.org.
- ^ Ristic, Marija. "Serbian Justice Dismays Lovas Atrocity Survivors". balkaninsight.com.