Radovan Karadžić has appealed the decision of the Hague Tribunal to deny his request for dropping charges against him because of an alleged immunity deal. In the document, published by the tribunal on Monday, the former Bosnian Serb political leader asked the appeals chamber to abolish its decision and order the trial chamber to perform a preliminary questioning of witnesses that can confirm the existence of the immunity agreement he had with U.S. diplomat Richard Holbrooke.
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“Mladić won’t be free for much longer”
July 28th, 2009 |
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Rasim Ljajić stated Monday that Ratko Mladić will not be at large for much longer, as search operations of domestic and foreign services are continual. The resident of the Serbian National Council for Cooperation with the Hague Tribunal and labour minister also told B92 that “it is impossible to avoid such a large number of domestic and foreign agents”.
Hague acquits ex-Kosovo minister on contempt charge
July 24th, 2009 |
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The Hague Tribunal Appeals Chamber has found Kosovo Albanian Astrit Haraqi not guilty of contempt of court, the Hague has announced. The court quashed the verdict of the initial trial, where Haraqia was found guilty of witness intimidation in the case against Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) leader Ramus Haradinaj.
Tribunal rejects Karadžić motion again
July 23rd, 2009 |
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The Hague Tribunal has rejected Radovan Karadžić’s appeal against its initial decision to reject his motion to exclude one of the judges in his trial.
The decision to turn down Karadžić’s initial motion for the exclusion of Judge Michele Picard on the basis of her alleged partiality in the case, was taken on May 18 by South Korean Judge O-Gon Kwon.
Ntl. Council welcomes Hague ruling
July 22nd, 2009 |
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The National Council for Cooperation with the Hague Tribunal reacted on Tuesday to the verdicts in the Lukić cousins case. The Council said the sentences handed down to Milan and Sredoje Lukić “correspond to the monstrosity of the crime” they were tried for before the tribunal.
EULEX yet to begin organ harvesting probe
July 21st, 2009 |
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The EULEX mission has yet to start its investigation into alleged organ harvesting that occurred during the insurgency in Kosovo. Matti Raatikainen, the head of the EULEX sector for war crimes investigations, said that there was no other tangible evidence in the case other than media reports and the book published by former Hague Tribunal Chief Prosecutor Carla Del Ponte.
Srebrenica families to sue Hague Tribunal
July 21st, 2009 |
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The families of the Srebrenica genocide victims say they will sue Hague Tribunal officials responsible for the destruction of articles found in mass graves. The announcement comes after the Hague prosecution admitted that around 1,000 pieces of evidence linked to the genocide in Srebrenica had been destroyed.
Šešelj contempt of court verdict on Friday
July 20th, 2009 |
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The Hague Tribunal will give its verdict on Friday, July 24, regarding the contempt of court charges against Vojislav Šešelj. The Serb Radical Party (SRS) leader is first person indicted for war crimes who was also charged with contempt during his trial.
Lukić cousins get life, 30 years in jail
July 20th, 2009 |
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The Hague Tribunal has found guilty and sentenced Milan Lukić to life in prison, while his cousin Sredoje Lukić was handed down 30 years in jail. The Bosnian Serbs were tried for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed against Bosnian Muslims in Višegrad during the 1992-1995 war.
Karadžić to appeal latest court ruling
July 17th, 2009 |
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Radovan Karadžić will appeal a decision by the Hague Tribunal trial chamber to turn down his earlier motion for the charges against him to be dropped. The former Bosnian Serb leader’s motion was based on his claim that he was granted immunity in 1996 in an agreement signed with U.S. diplomat Richard Holbrooke.
Hague president to meet with judiciary top brass
July 17th, 2009 |
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Hague Tribunal President Patrick Robinson will meet on Friday with senior Serbian judiciary officials. He will be meeting with Belgrade District Court President Siniša Važić and judges from the war crimes trial chamber.
Hague president: Serbia’s desire evident
July 16th, 2009 |
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Hague Tribunal President Patrick Robinson says that Serbia’s desire to improve relations is noticeable, commending the work of the Serbian judiciary. “The work of the Serbian courts and the readiness of the judges to deal with very tough cases, regardless of the consequences on the political scene, should be commended,†Robinson said after meeting with Supreme Court President Nata Mesarović in his first visit to Serbia.
Hague OKs medical treatment for Gen. Lazarević
July 15th, 2009 |
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The Hague Tribunal has extended the medical treatment period for retired Yugoslav Army (VJ) General Vladimir Lazarević for a second time. Lazarević was sentenced to 15 years in prison for crimes committed against Kosovo Albanians.
Hague judges to visit Belgrade
July 14th, 2009 |
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A delegation of Hague Tribunal judges led by Court President Patrick Robinson will be in Belgrade on July 16-17, according to the Serbian Supreme Court. During the two-day visit, the judges will be meeting with senior Serbian judiciary officials to discuss current issues regarding cooperation between Serbia and the war crimes tribunal.
Solana: Serbia’s progress “irreversible”
July 12th, 2009 |
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EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana says that Serbia is progressing “irreversibly” toward a future in the EU, according to Beta news agency. Ahead of his trip to the region, Solana said that Serbia must sustain the high level of cooperation with the Hague Tribunal “indicated by Prosecutor Serge Brammertz in his last report, which EU members noted”.
President, PM call for respect for victims
July 11th, 2009 |
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Boris Tadić stated that for the sake of the victims of Srebrenica but also other victims, those who committed war crimes must be in the Hague Tribunal. The president said on Saturday in Belgrade that Serbia is committed to cooperation with the tribunal and is doing everything to finalize it, not only because it is “our legal obligation”, but also “for our own sakes and the sake of reconciliation between peoples and a more prosperous life in the Balkans”.