Balkans

Court Round-up: Bosnian Croat Appeals 45-Year Term

By Stacy Sullivan in The Hague (TU 337, 13 December 2003)

Witnesses Allege Crimes Committed in Serbia

A string of witnesses say Yugoslav army was directly involved in abuses, sometimes inside Serbia.

Admission of Milosevic Intercepts Urged

Court contemplates introduction of wiretap evidence in Milosevic case

ICJ Hears Death Penalty Suit Against US

Mexican government says 52 nationals on death row in United States were not informed of their rights.

'King of Beasts' to Stand Trial

A Dutch court is to try a Congolese army officer suspected of war crimes in his country in the first such case of its kind.

Blaskic Jail Term Cut Expected

Former Bosnian Croat commander's sentence likely to be reduced after new evidence came to light in his appeal.

Witness Captured by Troops 'From Serbia'

Bosnian Muslim who escaped death in wholesale massacre says captor identified forces as being from Serbia.

Milosevic 'Knew of Srebrenica Plans'

General Wesley Clark testifies that Yugoslav leader told him he was aware of Bosnian Serbs' massacre plans.

Bosnian Camp Chief Gets 23 Years

Judges rule that a second Bosnian Serb defendant deserves greater punishment than recommended in plea agreement deal.

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