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ICTY - Ratko Mladic Trial
Years active: 2008-2017
Wartime Bosnian Serb military leader Ratko Mladić was arrested in Serbia and transferred to the ICTY in May 2011. Since then, IWPR has been producing comprehensive analysis and reports on his case as part of its long standing International Justice/ICTY programme.
Mladic Defence Case Starts With Sarajevo
Former army subordinates say they were never told to fire on civilians, and did not mount offensive operations.
Mladic Defence Case Delayed Because of IT Issues
Defence team given an extra week to prepare after reporting computer operating glitches.
Mladic Seeks Delay to Defence Case
Legal team argue that preparations have been delayed by glitches in new computer system.
Mladic Acquittal Decision Due Next Week
Defence had asked for charges to be dropped under a procedure that is part of tribunal rules.
Mladic Lawyer Argues for Charges to be Dropped
Defence lawyer asks judges to consider dropping individual charges, rather than only acquitting defendant due to lack of evidence to support entire counts.
Mladic Prosecution Rests its Case
Defence case of former Bosnian Serb army chief is expected to begin in May.
Mladic Denounces "Satanic" Court
Former Bosnian Serb army chief declines to give evidence when required to appear at trial of his one-time political superior.
Mladic Lawyers Fight Karadzic Subpoena
Defence argues that wartime Bosnian Serb army commander should not have to give evidence in his superior’s trial.