Neighbours of the mysterious “Dr David” cherish fond memories of the bearded man who saved a swarm of bees, played the fiddle and cured headaches with a touch of his hand.
Bosnian prosecutors still hesitate at filing indictments for genocide but some rights activists believe this may change once the trial of the former Bosnian Serb leader is over.
Dzenana Sokolovic who lost her son, aged seven, to a sniper in 1994 will be among the first witnesses to appear at the genocide trial of the former Bosnian Serb leader.
Balkan scholar says State Department insiders have revealed how Holbrooke came under pressure to pledge Bosnian Serb chief’s liberty.
If the accused is granted a limited extra period to prepare his defence, he will have no excuse to boycott the proceedings.
The sooner the former Bosnian Serb leader I know so well is sentenced, the sooner the war he began will finally be over.
On October 26 the trial of Radovan Karadzic, the wartime leader of the Bosnian Serbs, will start in The Hague.
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Sarajevo Embittered by Courts’ Silence Over Markale Massacre
sarajevo, bosnia, massacre | 05 February 2010
Only one person has ever faced justice for the horrific bombardment of the Markale market place 16 years ago – and many people want to know why.
By Dalio SijahKaradzic Justice Minister Acquitted of War Crimes
| 04 February 2010
Momcilo Mandic
The Appellate Chamber of the State Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina has acquitted Momcilo Mandic on all charges for war crimes against civilians and crimes against humanity.
Prosecution Objects Postponement of Karadzic Trial
| 04 February 2010
Radovan Karadzic
The Hague Prosecution has filed a motion opposing Radovan Karadzic's request for the postponement of his trial, which is currently scheduled for March 1, 2010.
Karadzic Demands Documents from Bosnia
| 02 February 2010
Radovan Karadzic
Radovan Karadzic has asked the Bosnian government to hand over documents related to the existence of the secret police unit Seva and its members, while he has reiterated his requests for documents from other countries.
Karadzic Files Motion to Postpone
| 01 February 2010
ICTY
Radovan Karadzic has filed a written motion for the postponement of his trial at the ICTY, which is currently scheduled to continue on March 1.
Karadzic Calls for OHR to Help Locate Documents
The Hague | 28 January 2010
Radovan Karadzic
Radovan Karadzic has asked the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, ICTY, to call on the OHR to help him get documents from Bosnia and Herzegovina which he considers relevant for his defence.
Mothers of Srebrenica Appeal Heard Today
| 28 January 2010
Potocari
The Court of Appeals at The Hague held a public hearing today in the case of the Mothers of Srebrenica against the UN and The Netherlands.
Karadzic Appeals Defence Attorney Appointment
| 20 January 2010
Radovan Karadzic
Wartime Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, awaiting the continuation of his trial in The Hague, has filed another appeal against the decision to appoint a defence attorney.
Karadzic: Status Conference to be Held in January
The Hague | 14 January 2010
ICTY
The Hague Tribunal Chamber will hold a status conference on 28 January, 2010 to "more efficiently prepare" for the continuation of the trial of Radovan Karadzic.
Karadzic Should Have Had Councel From Start
| 13 January 2010
Antonio Cassese (UN)
Antonio Cassese, the first president of the ICTY, in an interview for International Justice Tribune, said it would have been better from the outset to appoint a legal counsel for Karadzic.
