Ustaše

The Ustaše was a Croatian ultra-nationalist and fascist organization active mainly during World War II. They aimed to create an ethnically pure Croatian state and collaborated with Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy. The group is notorious for committing brutal crimes, including ethnic cleansing and mass killings of Serbs, Jews, Roma, and political opponents. Their regime governed the Independent State of Croatia from 1941 to 1945, fostering intense nationalism and violence. The Ustaše’s actions left a lasting impact on Balkan history, contributing to ongoing ethnic tensions and reconciliation challenges in the region.