IWPR
Institute for War & Peace Reporting
By Mirko Klarin
The KLA balked in hopes of returning with a stronger political - and military - hand at the followup talks in March. They are still holding out for independence, but risk losing Western support for NATO troops.
BBC war reporter turned politician Martin Bell MP, testifies on behalf of General Tihomir Blaskic who also took to the stand last week as the 145th witness in this marathon trial.
General Blaskic, charged as the HVO commander in Central Bosnia with 20 counts of crimes against humanity, apologised for the fact that he was unable to prevent massacres in and around the village of Ahmici.
Witness places defendant Dragan Papic 1km away from the Ahmici massacre in the "Kupreskic & Others" trial.
Pristina hopes for a settlement. But scepticism over the West’s inconsistency and fear of the Serbs’ arrogant behaviour ensure that no one in Kosovo will be surprised if the talks end in failure.
Tribunal Update 112: Last Week in The Hague (8-14 February, 1999)
Tribunal Update 112: Last Week in The Hague (8-14 February, 1999)
Tribunal Update 112: Last Week in The Hague (8-14 February, 1999)