Holocaust Survivor Mala Tribich Reflects on Bergen-Belsen Liberation 80 Years On
Tribich shares her harrowing experiences and urges vigilance against the resurgence of hate during anniversary commemorations.
- Mala Tribich, a Holocaust survivor, recounted her time in Nazi concentration camps, including Bergen-Belsen, which was liberated by British troops on April 15, 1945.
- Speaking on the 80th anniversary of Bergen-Belsen's liberation, Tribich emphasized the importance of learning from history to prevent future atrocities.
- She described the dehumanizing conditions in the camps, including being stripped of her identity and witnessing unimaginable suffering and death.
- Tribich now shares her testimony through the Holocaust Educational Trust to educate younger generations about the Holocaust's lessons.
- The anniversary highlights the enduring importance of remembrance as antisemitism and extremist ideologies persist globally.