Balkans

Serbs Were Victims of Fundamentalism

Former UN peacekeepers tell Milosevic trial that they saw only “victims” of Croat, Muslim and Albanian aggression.

18 Nov 05

Prosecution voice concern over testimony of one of its witnesses, after he openly praises defendants.

18 Nov 05

Testimony backs indictment’s claim that Serb prisoners were abused in Srebrenica prison – but fails to implicate defendant.

18 Nov 05

Ex-Serbian leader seems to hope testimony will portray him as a responsible politician, protecting his nation’s interests.

18 Nov 05

Bosnian Serb witness tells Oric trial of beatings and death at the hands of Muslim soldiers.

18 Nov 05

Protected witness tells of his terrifying escape and later return to the site where his fellow prisoners died.

18 Nov 05

Trial expected to shed light on top Bosnian army commander’s allegedly fraught relationship with wartime president Alija Izetbegovic.

18 Nov 05

Commander indicted for alleged war crimes in Kosovo is expected in The Hague next week.

18 Nov 05

Milosevic trial hears alternate view of life in Kosovo – and of infamous massacre.

18 Nov 05

Compiled by IWPR staff in The Hague (TU No 392, 04-Feb-05)

18 Nov 05

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