Vukovic et al: Rajko Arrested Again
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As per an arrest warrant issued by the Court of BiH, Rajko Vukovic, charged with crimes committed in Foca in 1992, has been arrested again.
On 19 September, the Court rendered a decision allowing Vukovic to defend himself while on bail and ordering certain prohibiting measures. The Prosecution of BiH filed a complaint against the decision.
Partially acknowledging the Prosecution’s complaint, the Court of BiH has rendered a decision ordering custody for Rajko Vukovic that “may last until the completion of the main trial, but not beyond 26 September 2010”.
“There are some indications that, if released, the indictee may hinder the criminal proceeding by influencing the witnesses and accessories,” the Court announcement reads.
Ranko and Rajko Vukovic are charged with having participated in the persecution of Bosniak civilians from Foca municipality and with having participated in “a joint criminal enterprise” with the aim of “depriving other people of their lives”.
Rajko was arrested in Foca area on 11 July this year. On 17 September, the Court of BiH entered a plea of not guilty on his behalf after he had failed to appear at two plea hearings due to his involvement in a hunger strike.
