Balkans
Defending the Indefensible
Lawyers representing war crimes suspects at the tribunal speak of the problems and challenges they encounter in their work.
Haradinaj Asks for Provisional Release
Lawyers argue for and against allowing former Kosovo prime minister to await his war crimes trial at home.
Oric Laywers Call for Acquittal
Case against Bosnian Muslim commander criticised as “weak” and “sloppy”.
Serbia Steeled for Mass Grave Charges
Prosecutors have promised to charge within months those responsible for the mass killings of Kosovo Albanians.
Srebrenica Execution Tape Prompts Arrests
Shocking war crime video prompts Serbian government to round up former paramilitaries accused of involvement in 1995 atrocity.
Interpreting Justice
Accuracy under pressure is a must for the tribunal’s band of courtroom interpreters – but political awareness is often just as vital.
Tribunal to Miss 2008 Deadline
Court president warns Security Council that war crimes proceedings are certain to last at least a year longer than expected.
Vukovar Case Decision Provokes Mixed Reactions
Prosecution’s withdrawal of its application to refer the Vukovar Three case to the Balkans leaves Croatia pleased and Serbia disappointed.
Halilovic Defence to be Shortest Ever
Lawyers plan to call only seven witnesses in trial of former top Bosnian army general.