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Witness says Tudjman Backed Bosnian Independence

Testimony contradicts prosecution claim that late president wanted to absorb Bosnian territory into Croatia.

30 May 08

But Gotovina defence questions witness claim that he took part in Operation Storm.

23 May 08

Expert witness suggests soldiers’ account of alleged attempt to assassinate Croat politician was contradictory.

16 May 08

But Seselj denies his Serbian Radical Party volunteers took part in killings.

16 May 08

Prolonged bombardment of Vukovar was designed to “help” Croatia, witness says.

10 May 08

But Seselj tells court his volunteers had nothing to do with the crimes.

25 Apr 08

Witness also says he recalls hearing defendant order them to fight in Srebrenica.

5 Apr 08

Human rights groups say “better late than never”, but veterans’ associations maintain no crimes were committed.

5 Apr 08

But Seselj claims it was made a year before war broke out and could “not have affected” events in eastern Bosnia.

29 Mar 08

But prosecutors say his tactics resulted in a “scarred wasteland of destroyed villages and homes”.

15 Mar 08

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