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Poland Holds State Burial for 700 WWII Victims Uncovered in Valley of Death

Sep 2, 2024, 09:16 AM

Poland held a state burial on Monday for the remains of over 700 victims of Nazi Germany's World War II executions. These remains were recently uncovered in the so-called Valley of Death in the country's north. The burial marks a significant moment in Poland's ongoing efforts to address the atrocities committed during the war. This event coincides with Polish leaders attending ceremonies across the country to commemorate Nazi Germany's invasion in 1939. President Andrzej Duda reiterated his call for Germany to pay war reparations to Poland.