Croatia

Milosevic Fights for Right to Represent Himself

Tribunal appeals chamber hears arguments for and against allowing former Yugoslav president to present his own defence.

9 Nov 05

Former Bosnian army officer claims that government troops were unable to control foreign fighters on their territory.

9 Nov 05

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

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

9 Nov 05

Former ally paints picture of sympathetic and daring leader who gave hope to oppressed Serbs in Kosovo.

9 Nov 05

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

9 Nov 05

Former Bosnian Croat military chief has sentenced slashed on appeal.

9 Nov 05

Journalists and NGOs face bombs threats, beatings and insults if they probe too deeply into Serbia’s role in the Balkan wars.

28 Oct 05

Retrial of Lora prison case gives new credibility to Croatia’s war crimes process.

28 Oct 05

By IWPR staff in The Hague (TU No 426, 21-Oct-05)

21 Oct 05

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