Court Hears All Adult Bosniaks in Herceg-Bosna Treated as Soldiers
A witness testifying at the trial of six Bosnian Croat officials claims the only crime of the detained Bosniaks was to be of working age.
30 Nov 07
Balkans
Serbia Unlikely to Open Army Archives Soon
Despite incresing pressure from legal experts and human rights groups, Serbian officilas say military documents will remain confidential for many years to come.
30 Nov 07
Witnesses Left Vulnerable by Stretched Bosnian Courts
Although victims are frustrated with the slow pace, tribunal officials claim Bosnian courts are doing a good job.
30 Nov 07
New Light Shed on Belgrade Role in Bosnian War
Book by Milosevic ally reveals damning details of Serbia’s involvement in the conflict.
27 Nov 07
New chief prosecutor nominated; Serbian reporters investigated for “spreading hatred”; war crimes convict sent to Sweden
By IWPR staff in The Hague (TU No 526, 16-Nov-07)
25 Nov 07
Haradinaj Witnesses Acquitted of Contempt
Prosecution has long complained of witness intimidation leading to witnesses refusing to testify.
25 Nov 07
Call for Serbia to Release Confidential Documents
Academics say they want disclosure so that Serbia’s role in the Bosnian war can be assessed objectively.
25 Nov 07
Re-trial for Ovcara Murders Gets Under Way
The proceedings start amid rumours that a testimony from a Serb officer already acquitted by the Hague tribunal may be central to the case.
23 Nov 07
Engineer Describes How Croat Troops Destroyed Houses
While lawyers for two accused Croat generals try to shift blame between the defendants.
23 Nov 07
Tudjman Transcripts Sought as Evidence
Observers say without these documents, the wartime events in Croatia and Bosnia cannot be fully understood.
23 Nov 07
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