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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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September '09		 Reporting Impact +
September '09
Hague Tribunal Balkan War Crimes Courts
Coalition for International Justice Western Balkans Map
ICTY Programme
Biannual Review		  
20 Nov 09 | ICTY - Tribunal Update  625
Defendant reportedly says he won’t cooperate with new standby counsel and may appeal the appointment.

By Simon Jennings in The Hague (TU No 625, 20-Nov-09)

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Former Croatian foreign minister says Operation Storm allegtions were “inaccurate and damaging”.
By Julia Hawes in The Hague (TU No 625, 20-Nov-09)
 
Recent reports
13 Nov 09 | ICTY - Tribunal Update  624
Banja Luka court says Muslim community filed damages for destroyed buildings too late.
By Velma Saric in Sarajevo (TU No 624, 13-Nov-09)
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But Bosnian Serb commander’s sentence cut from 33 to 29 years after appeals judges acquit him of certain shelling incidents.
By Simon Jennings in The Hague (TU No 624, 13-Nov-09)
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Defence witness says there was confusion over the defendant’s specific responsibilities and authority
By Julia Hawes in The Hague (TU No 624, 13-Nov-09)
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Petkovic war crimes trial hears justification for ordering soldiers into neighbouring country.
By Velma Saric in Sarajevo (TU No 624, 13-Nov-09)
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Defendant says not enough time for counsel to prepare for case of such magnitude and complexity.
By Rachel Irwin in The Hague (TU No 624, 13-Nov-09)
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6 Nov 09 | ICTY - Tribunal Update  623
Counsel will step in if Karadzic continues to boycott trial after it resumes in March.
By Rachel Irwin in The Hague (TU No 623, 6-Nov-09)
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Karadzic case highlights sensitivities and challenges around key principle of justice.
By Simon Jennings in The Hague (TU No 623, 6-Nov-09)
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Bosnian Serb’s warm welcome in Belgrade appears to highlight Serbia’s unwillingness to face up to war record.
By Branka Mihajlovic in Belgrade (TU No 623, 6-Nov-09)
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Courtside
Defence witness tells tribunal that former Croatian general only had administrative role.
By Julia Hawes in The Hague (TU No 624, 6-Nov-09)
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Trial of Zupljanin and Stanisic hears how men were beaten and shot by Serb forces.
By Velma Saric in Sarajevo (TU No 623, 6-Nov-09)
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30 Oct 09 | ICTY - Tribunal Update  622
Former Bosnian Serb president released early from her sentence for war crimes.
By Iva Martinovic in Belgrade and Merdijana Sadovic in Sarajevo (TU No 622, 30-Oct-09)
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Prosecutor sets out case before tribunal packed with survivors, despite absence of accused.
By Rachel Irwin in The Hague (TU No 622, 30-Oct-09)
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Both defence and prosecution team appeal over cases of KLA leaders.
By Julia Hawes in The Hague (TU No 622, 30-Oct-09)
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Expert witness says military doctrine means commanders are ultimately responsible for army’s behaviour.
By Velma Saric in Sarajevo (TU No 622, 30-Oct-09)
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Project Highlights
Bosnian trainee talks about her work as an IWPR reporter covering war crimes trials in Sarajevo and The Hague.
By Velma Saric, IWPR trainee journalist (03-Nov-09)
Reporting Impact
Balkan listeners to IWPR radio show approve of its impartial handling of conflict-related justice stories.
By IWPR staff (30-Oct-09)
23 Oct 09 | ICTY - Tribunal Update  621
Accused vows to boycott trial, claiming he has been denied enough time to prepare.
By Rachel Irwin and Simon Jennings in The Hague (TU No 621, 23-Oct-09)
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Trial of Zupljanin and Stanisic hears testimony of crimes committed in the Brcko municipality.
By Velma Saric in Sarajevo (TU No 621, 23-Oct-09)
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Trial chamber decides not to impose counsel on war crimes suspect.
By Julia Hawes in The Hague (TU No 621, 23-Oct-09)
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Accused claims guards’ monitoring of his medical condition amounts to “torture”.
By Julia Hawes in The Hague (TU No 621, 23-Oct-09)
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