Focus
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.
Judges Change the Rules
In a surprise move, the tribunal’s judges limit who may be brought before the court.
Defence Lawyers Cry Foul Over Pay System
The concept of a fair trial is allegedly being put in jeopardy by a new method of paying counsel.
Blagojevic Command Authority Questioned
Lawyers try to prove that Vidoje Blagoejvic exerted little control over his brigade.
Teething Problems for Bosnian Courts
New national war crimes chamber should resolve many issues of fairness, but that doesn’t help trials already under way in local courts.
Bosnian Commander “Could Have Controlled” Mujahedin
Former UNPROFOR commander testifies that defendant was a cool, calm thinker who was in a position to restrain subordinates.
Belgrade Furious at Hague Treatment of Minister
Outrage in Serbia over cross-examination of justice minister by tribunal prosecutors.
Karadzic “Associate” Still Being Questioned
A week after detaining him, SFOR continue to interrogate Milovan Bjelica in connection with his alleged links to Hague indictee’s support network.
Justice Eludes Republika Srpska
The majority of war crimes were committed in the Bosnian Serb entity, but the authorities seem in no rush to prosecute those responsible.
Bosnian Croat Sentences Disputed
Both sides seek changes to hefty prison terms facing two Bosnia Croat leaders, but while the defence wants a reduction, prosecutors ask for longer sentences.