Radic et al: Protected Witness X

The trial of four former members of the Croatian Defence Council (HVO) charged with war crimes committed in Vojno detention camp in 1993 and 1994 has been closed to the public during the testimony of protected Prosecution witness X.

Trial Chamber Chairman Stanisa Gluhajic accepted the Prosecution’s proposal to exclude the public, as witness X was allegedly a victim of sexual maltreatment. “The hearing is now closed to the public in order to protect the identity of witness X,” judge Gluhajic said.

The Prosecution of BiH considers Marko Radic, Dragan Sunjic, Damir Brekalo and Mirko Vracevic, as members of HVO, responsible for the torture, beating, murder and rape of Bosniaks held in Vojno detention camp in 1993 and 1994.

The indictment alleges that Radic was commander of the Second HVO Battalion, while Sunjic was allegedly his deputy. The Prosecution charges the two men on the basis of their individual and command responsibility.

The indictment further alleges that Brekalo participated in the beating of detained Bosniaks, and in taking them away. It also claims that Vracevic was a guard at the camp.

According to the official timetable of the Court of BiH, the trial is due to continue on February 21.