Balkans

Segregated Bosnian Schools Reinforce Ethnic Division

But some Croat and Bosniak students are determined to challenge the system that keeps them apart.

Fall of Zepa Recalled

Widow of Bosniak commander tells Tolomir trial of the final days of the enclave.

Civil Actions Offer Some Closure for Bosnia Victims

Huge damages demanded of perpetrators unlikely to be recovered, but the judgements do provide a degree of justice for the victims.

Conduct of Doboj's Police Under Scrutiny

Court told that town’s Serb police investigated crimes against Bosniaks and Croats without discrimination.

Court Hears of Plans for Srebrenica Prisoners

Tolomir trial told defendant cancelled provision of detention facilities for captured Bosniaks.

Gotovina Conviction Riles Croats, Mollifies Serbs

Former Croatia general seen as a victim at home and villain in neighbouring Serbia.

Gotovina Convicted of War Crimes

Former Croatian army general found guilty of eight out of nine charges against him.

Simatovic Prosecution Defends Charges

Accused had called for case against him to be dropped due to a lack of evidence.

Prosecutors Want Life Term for Perisic

Bosnians Still Traumatised by War

Hundreds of demobilised soldiers diagnosed with PTSD have taken their own lives since the end of the conflict.