The trial of two former Bosniak fighters accused of rape will begin on March 4. The date was set at todays status conference held before the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
At todays hearing of the Aleksander Cvetkovic trial, the defense included 44 pieces of material evidence in the case file. Cvetkovic, a former Bosnian Serb fighter, is charged with mass killings that took place during the Srebrenica genocide.
At todays hearing of the Petar Kovacevic trial, defense witness Miroljub Babic said hed heard that Mujo Gacko was killed by members of the paramilitary unit Bijeli Orvoli (English: White Eagles).
A trial against five former Bosnian Army fighters accused of civilian abuse and mistreatment will begin on February 18, with a reading of the indictment and introductory statements.
The Bosnian state prosecutor has requested that prohibitive measures be extended for three defendants accused of the detainment, murder, and inhumane treatment of civilians during the Bosnian war. The defense teams have objected to these measures.
Former Bosnian Serb fighter Vitomir Rackovic is on trial for alleged attacks on several villages during the Bosnian war, as well the detainment, abuse, and rape of civilians. At todays hearing witnesses, including former fellow soldiers, testified on Rackovics wartime activities.
Defense attorney Kenan Ademovic requested that his client, Jozo Djojic, be medically examined in order to assess whether he is fully aware of the charges laid against him.
The State Prosecution of Bosnia and Herzegovina presented one of its first witnesses at a trial dealing with an incident of wartime rape that occurred around Semizovac in the municipality of Vogosca.