Balkans

Six Croatians Indicted for War Crimes

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

Serbia: Muslims Mourn Murdered Relatives

Court Told Seselj Zvornik Speech Caused Incidents

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

Moscow Not Ready to Recognise Abkhazia

Russia responds to Kosovo’s independence declaration by strengthening ties with Abkhazia, but not officially recognising it.

Serb Officials' Trial May Shed Light on Start of War

Long-delayed Stanisic and Simatovic case could reveal how the Yugoslav conflict broke out.

Belgrade Officials Visit Hague to Discuss Cooperation

By Merdijana Sadovic in Sarajevo (TU No 543, 21-Mar-08)

Tribunal: Feb ‘08

Project publishes probing articles on Serbia’s past and present cooperation with the Hague court.

Tribunal: Feb ‘08

Bosnians say IWPR/RFE programme is helping them to come to terms with the conflict.

Serbia: Is More Positive Line on ICTY in the Offing?

If a pro-European government is elected in May, Serbia’s cooperation with the tribunal could be bolstered.

Afghanistan: Feb ‘08

IWPR reporters receive plaudits for their work, which draws ever-growing interest from local and international media organisations.