Balkans

Lawyers Claim Gotovina Helped End Wars

But prosecutors say his tactics resulted in a “scarred wasteland of destroyed villages and homes”.

Has Balkan Justice Assisted Reconciliation?

Stanisic and Simatovic Trial Date Set

Hague proceedings against two former high-ranking Serbian officials will begin in just over a week.

Call for Court to be Given More Time

Brammertz wants last four fugitives to be tried by the Hague court.

Acquittal Bids Dismissed in Srebrenica Trial

Court says prosecution has presented enough evidence to substantiate charges against accused.

Witness Says SRS Killed Civilians

He says even local Serb community was afraid of SRS volunteers, but could do nothing about them.

Gotovina Trial Prompts Serb Complaints

As Croatian general’s trial begins, some Serbs ask why more high-level Croatian officials haven’t been prosecuted.

Omarska Trial Hears Mejakic Had "No Authority"

Witness says former commander of Serb-run camp could do nothing other than write reports.

Separation Anxiety

Twenty years ago this week, the ghosts of history stirred in Europe and a conflict that no one had paid attention to since the Treaty of Versailles re-erupted in the depths of the Soviet Union.

Delic Rape Charge Dropped

Judges conclude there is not enough evidence to sustain count against former Bosnian army commander.