Croatia

Could Imposing Counsel on Seselj Backfire?

Some observers say denying accused right to self-representation could lead to deadlock in trial.

20 Oct 08

He claims he heard Serbian nationalist leader making the demand at 1992 rally in northern Serbia.

18 Oct 08

He said Serb forces began expelling non-Serbs from village shortly after Vojislav Seselj’s appearance.

14 Oct 08

Prosecutors will seek to prove that Belgrade was directly linked to military campaigns in Bosnia and Croatia.

5 Oct 08

But he tells judges that over-stretched force struggled to address all suspected crimes in region.

27 Sep 08

No consensus among experts on whether court should look into alleged secret agreement to save him from prosecution.

26 Sep 08

Observers wonder why they still haven’t submitted amended indictment.

19 Sep 08

Witness believed Croatian troops and police were attempting to cleanse area of Serbs.

5 Sep 08

Croat official tells judges displaced Bosniaks were not expelled, but chose to leave for safe areas.

4 Sep 08

Reports on secret Serbian documents followed up by international media.

14 Aug 08

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