Bosnia and Herzegovina

Siege of Sarajevo Conviction Upheld

But Bosnian Serb commander’s sentence cut from 33 to 29 years after appeals judges acquit him of certain shelling incidents.

17 Nov 09

Counsel will step in if Karadzic continues to boycott trial after it resumes in March.

13 Nov 09

Banja Luka court says Muslim community filed damages for destroyed buildings too late.

13 Nov 09

Trial of Zupljanin and Stanisic hears how men were beaten and shot by Serb forces.

7 Nov 09

Karadzic case highlights sensitivities and challenges around key principle of justice.

6 Nov 09

Former Bosnian Serb president released early from her sentence for war crimes.

4 Nov 09

Bosnian trainee talks about her work as an IWPR reporter covering war crimes trials in Sarajevo and The Hague.

3 Nov 09

Balkan listeners to IWPR radio show approve of its impartial handling of conflict-related justice stories.

3 Nov 09

Expert witness says military doctrine means commanders are ultimately responsible for army’s behaviour.

30 Oct 09

Prosecutor sets out case before tribunal packed with survivors, despite absence of accused.

30 Oct 09

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