For over 20 years we lived peacefully with them, with no difference between us. Overnight they wanted us killed. I will never understand why. It was a complete betrayal. Today a Croatian family occupies her family's apartment, and little hope exists of her returning, even if the apartment were to be evacuated.
Physical danger is one of the main reasons people are prevented from returning to their homes.
In West Mostar, where she once lived, the atmosphere remains openly hostile toward returnees. Incidents of violence against those who dare return continue. Based on her experiences, Azra believes the past is something never to be forgotten. My father never tells this story. He never wanted my brother or me to grow up to hate.