Bosnia and Herzegovina

Milosevic Judges Face New Challenge

Appeals chamber’s decision to restore accused’s right to defend himself will require judges to maintain firm control of the trial.

9 Nov 05

Hadzihasanovic trial hears that Bosnian army troops protected, not imprisoned, Croat refugees.

9 Nov 05

Former Serb leader wants high-profile witnesses to testify by Christmas.

9 Nov 05

New testimony builds on defence claims that mujahedin operated independently of Bosnian government forces.

9 Nov 05

Prosecution witness bolsters defence claim that Oric forces acted out of military necessity.

9 Nov 05

Witness speaks of defendant’s role in Bosnian Serb power structure.

9 Nov 05

Court hears claims that villages captured by Naser Oric and his men were Serb military outposts.

9 Nov 05

Former Bosnian Serb justice minister suggests wartime leadership was fractured and short of information.

9 Nov 05

Records on indicted Bosnian Serb army chief are likely to intensify pressure for cooperation with Hague prosecutors.

9 Nov 05

Compiled by IWPR staff in The Hague (TU No 385, 10-Dec-04)

9 Nov 05

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