'Children of War Museum' opens in Kosovo with drawings and toys: Video

A new museum has opened in Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, showcasing belongings and mementos from childhoods shaped by the 1998-1999 war. The "Children of War Museum" aims to fill educational gaps about the conflict, as explained by its director, Bjeshke Guri. One of the exhibits includes childhood drawings by Kosovar artist Petrit Halilaj, who vividly depicted the violence he witnessed. Reflecting on the powerful emotional experience of seeing his 25-year-old artwork displayed, Halilaj shares, "What you see here was the biggest nightmare I had as a child during the war." The museum also features toys, letters, photos, and other items that reflect the traumatic impact of the conflict on children.