Cliff Notes
Holocaust survivor Mala Tribich warns people to ‘guard against’ repeat of atrocity 80 years after liberation of Bergen-Belsen
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Holocaust survivor Mala Tribich emphasizes the responsibility of individuals to prevent a recurrence of atrocities similar to those witnessed during the Second World War, particularly in light of the liberation of Bergen-Belsen 80 years ago.
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Tribich, who was deported to the concentration camp at a young age, reflects on her traumatic experiences and the need for continuous vigilance against rising antisemitism and intolerance in society.
- As the number of survivors and liberators declines, she urges for commitment towards remembering the six million Jewish victims and reinforces the importance of education in combating hatred.
Holocaust survivor Mala Tribich warns people to ‘guard against’ repeat of atrocity 80 years after liberation of Bergen-Belsen
A Holocaust survivor has said it is “up to us to guard against” a repetition of the Second World War atrocity 80 years after the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp was liberated.
Tens of thousands of people, including diarist Anne Frank, died at the camp in northern Germany, which was liberated by British troops on 15 April 1945.
Mala Tribich, who was around 14 when she was deported to the camp with her younger cousin, said she still remembers what she went through there, because “you don’t forget that”.