Lauren Etter
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Trial of Muslim commander of Srebrenica seen by some as tribunal attempt to avoid claims of bias.
Former Srebrenica commander’s defence team use opening statements to challenge prosecution claims of warlordism and plunder.
Bosnian refugees scattered all over Europe help with efforts identity the nameless dead.
Judges warn that they will expect full authentication of prosecution documents submitted against former Muslim commander.
Prosecution attempting to prove that Oric’s troops led ruthless attacks on a weak Serbian peasantry.
Witnesses speak of the systematic burning and plundering by Muslim forces.
Witnesses describe alleged Muslim destruction and looting of Serb village.
Survivors welcome news that top Dutch officials may be forced to give evidence in new hearing on 1995 massacre.
Campaigners want the ICC’s system for electing judges to be more open than that of the Hague tribunal.
Prosecution witness bolsters defence claim that Oric forces acted out of military necessity.