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ICTY - Ratko Mladic Trial
Years active: 2008-2017
Wartime Bosnian Serb military leader Ratko Mladić was arrested in Serbia and transferred to the ICTY in May 2011. Since then, IWPR has been producing comprehensive analysis and reports on his case as part of its long standing International Justice/ICTY programme.
Mladic's Scything Gesture Meant "Execution" – Witness
“I was only following orders, but I took part in a horrible crime,” convicted army officer tells tribunal.
Bosnian Serb Officer Unaware of "Make Life Unbearable" Order
Colonel Mirko Trivic was part of the forces that captured Srebrenica in July 1995.
Srebrenica Civilians Told "Not to be Afraid"
Witness describes reassurances from Bosnian Serb commanders.
Dutchbat Soldier Recalls Summary Killing
Witness describes how Serb troops took man aside and shot him, and later how his own UN unit handed over its weapons.
Dutch Troops Planned to "Fight" Serbs – Mladic Lawyer
Defence alleges that before fall of Srebrenica, peacekeepers were preparing to “attack and fight” Bosnian Serb army.
Mladic Defence Objects to Prosecution's Maps
Lawyer says maps of Srebrenica area seek to turn accusations into proven facts.
Mladic Ejected After "Lying" Comment
Defendant heard making disparaging remarks about witness who told court of Srebrenica massacre experiences.
Mladic Trial Examines Single Bomb Attack
Prosecutor probes how much witness saw before being made to leave scene.
Survivor Tells of Bosniak "Volunteers" Selected for Death
Witness says the experience continues to haunt him.