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ICTY - International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia
Years active: 1996-2017
IWPR has been providing unique and continuous reporting and analysis of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia since 1996. Our project aims to improve local understanding of the process and to strengthen regional support for war crimes proceedings. This is achieved through the provision of information of the war crimes process and local journalism training and outreach.
Court Told Seselj Zvornik Speech Caused Incidents
But Seselj claims it was made a year before war broke out and could “not have affected” events in eastern Bosnia.
Serb Officials' Trial May Shed Light on Start of War
Long-delayed Stanisic and Simatovic case could reveal how the Yugoslav conflict broke out.
Tribunal: Feb ‘08
Project publishes probing articles on Serbia’s past and present cooperation with the Hague court.
Tribunal: Feb ‘08
Bosnians say IWPR/RFE programme is helping them to come to terms with the conflict.
Serbia: Is More Positive Line on ICTY in the Offing?
If a pro-European government is elected in May, Serbia’s cooperation with the tribunal could be bolstered.
Croatian Support for Gotovina Remains
However, observers say general’s imminent trial could help country face up to its role in war.
Lawyers Claim Gotovina Helped End Wars
But prosecutors say his tactics resulted in a “scarred wasteland of destroyed villages and homes”.