Michael Farquhar
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Milosevic Exasperated Judges to the End
The ex-president’s defence case made little sense until you considered what it was he hoped to achieve by it.
15 Feb 10
Srebrenica: Anatomy of a Massacre
Ten years after the Srebrenica atrocity, tribunal investigators have been able to piece together a detailed picture of the planning and execution of the worst massacre on European soil since World War Two.
3 Aug 06
Halting Start for Srebrenica Trial
Planned opening speech by chief prosecutor Carla Del Ponte postponed until after summer break.
18 Jul 06
Witness Recalls Persecution of Herceg Bosna Muslims
University professor speaks of imposition of Croat culture and mass detention of Muslim civilians.
26 May 06
Witness Confirms Army Role in Vukovar Killings
Former Yugoslav army officer says Mile Mrksic paid little attention when told of abuse of prisoners who were later massacred.
23 May 06
ICJ Case Builds on What Went Before
Given the huge overlap in subject matter, recent proceedings at the International Court of Justice could provide an important new perspective on past Yugoslav war crimes trials.
13 May 06
Herceg-Bosna Trial Hears First Witness
Prosecution calls Bosnian army secretary who spent months in Croat-run detention centres.
5 May 06
Herceg-Bosna Trial Gets Under Way
Prosecutors open trial against six Bosnian Croats charged with ethnic cleansing of Muslims.
28 Apr 06
Krajisnik Trial Takes Break
Proceedings against former Bosnian Serb parliamentary speaker on hold while defence prepares for accused’s mammoth testimony.
14 Apr 06
Krajisnik Testimony Nears End
Ex-Bosnian presidency member and local politician feature in the final witness hearings before the accused testifies.
7 Apr 06
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