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Omarska Trial Hears Mejakic Had "No Authority"

Witness says former commander of Serb-run camp could do nothing other than write reports.

7 Mar 08

First time Bosnian War Crimes Chamber has ruled that a joint criminal enterprise was perpetrated.

29 Feb 08

A witness says allegations of brutal methods being used during interrogation of two defendants were “notorious lie”.

22 Feb 08

While former camp commander knew of crimes, he claims his superiors ordered him “to shut up”.

4 Feb 08

Lawyer claims prosecution has failed to prove any of the 26 charges against her client.

4 Feb 08

Witness claims Croat soldiers abducted his neighbours, whose bodies were later found in a cesspit.

2 Feb 08

Witness says Serbs obstructed peacekeeper patrols within the enclave prior to its fall.

11 Jan 08

Witness claims the generals formally in charge of a Croatian operation against Serb forces were bypassed by the real command structure.

3 Jan 08

Accused maintains, though, that he was tricked into revealing evidence of war crimes to investigators.

30 Nov 07

The proceedings start amid rumours that a testimony from a Serb officer already acquitted by the Hague tribunal may be central to the case.

23 Nov 07

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