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IWPR Tribunal Project: Monitoring International Justice This long-standing programme provides uniquely informed reporting on the war crimes tribunal in The Hague, to support local understanding of the process and to strengthen support for war crimes proceedings within the former Yugoslavia.
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International Justice / ICTY: May '09
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International Justice / ICTY: May '09
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Balkan War Crimes Courts
Hague Tribunal
26 Jun 09 | ICTY - Tribunal Update  607
Opinion divided over prospects of investigation into incitement by journalists during the Balkan wars.
By Iva Martinovic in Belgrade, Goran Vezic in Split, Dzenana Karabegovic in Sarajevo and Biljana Jovicevic in Podgorica (TU No 607, 26-June-09)
Courtside
But defence dismisses prosecution claims about witness’s alleged foul play as unfounded.
By Simon Jennings in The Hague (TU No 607, 26-June-09)
Defendant says they just wanted to prevent the Islamisation of the country.
By Velma Saric in Sarajevo (TU No 607, 26-June-09)
International monitor says “joint control post” coordinated Yugoslav army and Serb police actions.
By Andrew W Maki in Brussels (TU No 607, 26-June-09)
He says UN prison guards wake him up every half hour to check whether he is still alive.
By Simon Jennings in The Hague (TU No 607, 26-June-09)
 
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20 Jun 09 | ICTY - Tribunal Update  606
Tribunal president tells conference in Sarajevo responsibility for processing war crimes now lies with national courts in region.
By Velma Saric in Sarajevo (TU No 606, 19-June-09)
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Prosecutors claim Hartmann deliberately undertook to publish confidential details of judges’ decisions.
By Simon Jennings in The Hague (TU No 606, 19-June-09)
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He says Yugoslav authorities “were informed on the mass killing and crimes against civilians” in Bosnia and were actively involved.
By Velma Saric in Sarajevo (TU No 606, 19-June-09)
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They say only way Karadzic could have been granted immunity would be through a Security Council resolution.
By Simon Jennings in The Hague (TU No 606, 19-June-09)
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Witness describes how panicked Serbs fled Benkovac when Croatian offensive began.
By Andrew W Maki in Brussels (TU No 606, 19-June-09)
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Medical officer allows accused to take part in proceedings.
By Simon Jennings in The Hague (TU No 606, 19-June-09)
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Project Highlights
IWPR round-table discussion on EU’s transitional justice efforts covered by leading media in the region.
By IWPR staff (22-Jun-09)
Reporting Impact
IWPR report on EU role in Balkans said to contribute to reconciliation impetus.
By IWPR staff (22-Jun-09)
13 Jun 09 | ICTY - Tribunal Update  605
After initial spat, Croatia’s leaders unite to urge country’s judiciary to complete task of assisting Hague court.
By Goran Jungvirth in Zagreb (TU No 605, 12-June-09)
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According to UN doctor, accused claims he is too ill even to watch proceedings via video link.
By Simon Jennings in The Hague (TU No 605, 12-June-09)
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Army officer said irregular Serbian forces in Kosovo were regarded by police officials as a “necessary evil”.
By Andrew W Maki in Brussels (TU No 605, 12-June-09)
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Pre-trial judge asks prosecution to consider removing certain charges in Stanisic and Zupljanin case before next hearing.
By Velma Saric in Sarajevo (TU No 605, 12-June-09)
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IWPR Comment
By Goran Jungvirth, IWPR-trained journalist in Zagreb
(15-Jun-09)
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6 Jun 09 | ICTY - Tribunal Update  604
He asks Swedish foreign minister to come forward with any information he might have.
By Simon Jennings in The Hague (TU No 604, 6-June-09)
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Witness describes climate of fear among Krajina Serbs ahead of Croatia’s Operation Storm.
By Andrew W Maki in Brussels (TU No 604, 6-June-09)
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He says that a huge number of Bosnian Croat troops didn’t listen to orders.
By Velma Saric in Sarajevo (TU No 604, 6-June-09)
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Accused deemed fit by UN medical officer to participate in proceedings under certain conditions.
By Simon Jennings in The Hague (TU No 604, 6-June-09)
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Press Release
Former Belgrade-based trainee commended by Serbian newspaper for his work on justice-related issues.
(10-6-09)
29 May 09 | ICTY - Tribunal Update  603
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His lawyer said he tried to encourage Serbs to remain in region.
By Simon Jennings in The Hague (TU No 603, 29-May-09)
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Ex-police commander says there was discord among Bosnian Serbs at time of massacre.
By Andrew W Maki in Brussels (TU No 603, 29-May-09)
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He says Bosnian Croat forces were forced to defend themselves against attack by government troops.
By Velma Saric in Sarajevo (TU No 603, 29-May-09)
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Sasa Sljivancanin calls into question the facts upon which judges based their conviction.
By Simon Jennings in The Hague (TU No 603, 29-May-09)
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